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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.17, 3,893.61 and 1,702.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.17, 3,893.61 and 1,702.17 is: 2,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.17 : 3,893.61 = 1,702.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.17/3,893.61 = 1,702.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.17x = 3,893.61 × 1,702.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.17x = 6,627,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,586.13/2,821.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.23

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