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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.10, 4,063.05 and 1,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.10, 4,063.05 and 1,617.90 is: 2,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.10 : 4,063.05 = 1,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.10/4,063.05 = 1,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.10x = 4,063.05 × 1,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.10x = 6,573,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,608.60/2,714.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.02

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