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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.93, 4,211.68 and 1,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.93, 4,211.68 and 1,711.86 is: 2,565.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.93 : 4,211.68 = 1,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.93/4,211.68 = 1,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.93x = 4,211.68 × 1,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.93x = 7,209,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209,806.52/2,809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.83

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