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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.06, 2,362.17 and 1,371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.06, 2,362.17 and 1,371.27 is: 1,893.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.06 : 2,362.17 = 1,371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.06/2,362.17 = 1,371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.06x = 2,362.17 × 1,371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.06x = 3,239,172.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,172.86/1,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.08

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