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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.11, 2,369.49 and 971.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.11, 2,369.49 and 971.10 is: 1,340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.11 : 2,369.49 = 971.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.11/2,369.49 = 971.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.11x = 2,369.49 × 971.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.11x = 2,301,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,011.74/1,717.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.05

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