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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.59, 3,744.90 and 1,718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.59, 3,744.90 and 1,718.51 is: 2,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.59 : 3,744.90 = 1,718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.59/3,744.90 = 1,718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.59x = 3,744.90 × 1,718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.59x = 6,435,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,435,629.37/2,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.63

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