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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.74, 4,209.14 and 1,711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.74, 4,209.14 and 1,711.38 is: 2,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.74 : 4,209.14 = 1,711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.74/4,209.14 = 1,711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.74x = 4,209.14 × 1,711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.74x = 7,203,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,458.08/2,809.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.74

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