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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.28, 3,959.06 and 1,717.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.28, 3,959.06 and 1,717.49 is: 2,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.28 : 3,959.06 = 1,717.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.28/3,959.06 = 1,717.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.28x = 3,959.06 × 1,717.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.28x = 6,799,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,799,647.27/2,641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.38

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