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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.76, 4,296.99 and 1,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.76, 4,296.99 and 1,716.51 is: 2,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.76 : 4,296.99 = 1,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.76/4,296.99 = 1,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.76x = 4,296.99 × 1,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.76x = 7,375,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,826.30/3,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.78

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