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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.02, 3,908.27 and 1,713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.02, 3,908.27 and 1,713.16 is: 2,364.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.02 : 3,908.27 = 1,713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.02/3,908.27 = 1,713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.02x = 3,908.27 × 1,713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.02x = 6,695,491.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,491.83/2,832.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.21

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