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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.36, 3,021.36 and 1,717.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.36, 3,021.36 and 1,717.82 is: 2,370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.36 : 3,021.36 = 1,717.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.36/3,021.36 = 1,717.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.36x = 3,021.36 × 1,717.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.36x = 5,190,152.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190,152.64/2,189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.63

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