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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.39, 4,043.63 and 2,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.39, 4,043.63 and 2,708.18 is: 4,029.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.39 : 4,043.63 = 2,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.39/4,043.63 = 2,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.39x = 4,043.63 × 2,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.39x = 10,950,844.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,950,844.13/2,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.91

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