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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.90, 3,913.56 and 1,716.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.90, 3,913.56 and 1,716.66 is: 2,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.90 : 3,913.56 = 1,716.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.90/3,913.56 = 1,716.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.90x = 3,913.56 × 1,716.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.90x = 6,718,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,718,251.91/2,835.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.00

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