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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.61, 3,166.70 and 1,723.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.61, 3,166.70 and 1,723.95 is: 2,578.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.61 : 3,166.70 = 1,723.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.61/3,166.70 = 1,723.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.61x = 3,166.70 × 1,723.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.61x = 5,459,223.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,223.85/2,117.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.01

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