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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.15, 2,371.17 and 971.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.15, 2,371.17 and 971.84 is: 1,341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.15 : 2,371.17 = 971.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.15/2,371.17 = 971.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.15x = 2,371.17 × 971.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.15x = 2,304,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,397.85/1,718.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.21

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