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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.80, 2,571.90 and 1,099.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.80, 2,571.90 and 1,099.98 is: 1,646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.80 : 2,571.90 = 1,099.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.80/2,571.90 = 1,099.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.80x = 2,571.90 × 1,099.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.80x = 2,829,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,038.56/1,717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.90

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