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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.13, 4,069.39 and 2,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.13, 4,069.39 and 2,317.47 is: 3,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.13 : 4,069.39 = 2,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.13/4,069.39 = 2,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.13x = 4,069.39 × 2,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.13x = 9,430,689.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,430,689.24/2,717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.83

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