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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.35, 4,298.81 and 1,718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.35, 4,298.81 and 1,718.01 is: 2,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.35 : 4,298.81 = 1,718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.35/4,298.81 = 1,718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.35x = 4,298.81 × 1,718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.35x = 7,385,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,385,389.98/3,115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.65

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