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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.76, 4,299.78 and 1,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.76, 4,299.78 and 1,718.50 is: 2,371.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.76 : 4,299.78 = 1,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.76/4,299.78 = 1,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.76x = 4,299.78 × 1,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.76x = 7,389,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,389,171.93/3,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.55

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