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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.10, 2,370.40 and 1,096.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.10, 2,370.40 and 1,096.46 is: 1,513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.10 : 2,370.40 = 1,096.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.10/2,370.40 = 1,096.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.10x = 2,370.40 × 1,096.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.10x = 2,599,034.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,034.19/1,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.62

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