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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.13, 4,298.87 and 1,717.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.13, 4,298.87 and 1,717.88 is: 2,370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.13 : 4,298.87 = 1,717.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.13/4,298.87 = 1,717.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.13x = 4,298.87 × 1,717.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.13x = 7,384,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384,925.60/3,115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.67

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