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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.31, 2,926.04 and 1,718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.31, 2,926.04 and 1,718.19 is: 2,374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.31 : 2,926.04 = 1,718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.31/2,926.04 = 1,718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.31x = 2,926.04 × 1,718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.31x = 5,027,484.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,484.08/2,117.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.47

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