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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.54, 3,959.73 and 1,716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.54, 3,959.73 and 1,716.33 is: 2,570.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.54 : 3,959.73 = 1,716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.54/3,959.73 = 1,716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.54x = 3,959.73 × 1,716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.54x = 6,796,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,796,203.39/2,643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.87

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