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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,930.51, 2,662.15 and 1,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,930.51, 2,662.15 and 1,717.15 is: 2,367.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,930.51 : 2,662.15 = 1,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,930.51/2,662.15 = 1,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,930.51x = 2,662.15 × 1,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,930.51x = 4,571,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,300.65/1,930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.93

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