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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.94, 3,139.56 and 1,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.94, 3,139.56 and 1,716.66 is: 2,370.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.94 : 3,139.56 = 1,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.94/3,139.56 = 1,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.94x = 3,139.56 × 1,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.94x = 5,389,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,557.07/2,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.14

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