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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.42, 3,913.15 and 1,716.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.42, 3,913.15 and 1,716.63 is: 2,369.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.42 : 3,913.15 = 1,716.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.42/3,913.15 = 1,716.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.42x = 3,913.15 × 1,716.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.42x = 6,717,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,717,430.68/2,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.11

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