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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.16, 3,912.89 and 1,716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.16, 3,912.89 and 1,716.14 is: 2,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.16 : 3,912.89 = 1,716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.16/3,912.89 = 1,716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.16x = 3,912.89 × 1,716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.16x = 6,715,067.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,067.04/2,835.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.50

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