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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.58, 2,910.87 and 1,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.58, 2,910.87 and 1,717.92 is: 2,368.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.58 : 2,910.87 = 1,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.58/2,910.87 = 1,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.58x = 2,910.87 × 1,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.58x = 5,000,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,641.79/2,111.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.20

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