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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.95, 4,298.61 and 1,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.95, 4,298.61 and 1,717.70 is: 2,370.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.95 : 4,298.61 = 1,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.95/4,298.61 = 1,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.95x = 4,298.61 × 1,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.95x = 7,383,700.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,700.90/3,114.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.41

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