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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.28, 3,091.29 and 1,718.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.28, 3,091.29 and 1,718.82 is: 2,575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.28 : 3,091.29 = 1,718.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.28/3,091.29 = 1,718.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.28x = 3,091.29 × 1,718.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.28x = 5,313,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,313,371.08/2,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.21

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