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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,088.99, 2,881.63 and 1,717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,088.99, 2,881.63 and 1,717.71 is: 2,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,088.99 : 2,881.63 = 1,717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,088.99/2,881.63 = 1,717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,088.99x = 2,881.63 × 1,717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,088.99x = 4,949,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,949,786.35/2,088.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.46

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