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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.44, 4,296.52 and 1,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.44, 4,296.52 and 1,716.20 is: 2,368.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.44 : 4,296.52 = 1,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.44/4,296.52 = 1,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.44x = 4,296.52 × 1,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.44x = 7,373,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,687.62/3,113.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.34

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