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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.21, 3,089.71 and 1,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.21, 3,089.71 and 1,717.75 is: 2,573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.21 : 3,089.71 = 1,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.21/3,089.71 = 1,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.21x = 3,089.71 × 1,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.21x = 5,307,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307,349.35/2,062.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.62

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