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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.03, 3,691.35 and 1,717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.03, 3,691.35 and 1,717.95 is: 2,371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.03 : 3,691.35 = 1,717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.03/3,691.35 = 1,717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.03x = 3,691.35 × 1,717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.03x = 6,341,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,341,527.69/2,674.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.52

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