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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.59, 3,914.91 and 1,717.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.59, 3,914.91 and 1,717.65 is: 2,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.59 : 3,914.91 = 1,717.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.59/3,914.91 = 1,717.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.59x = 3,914.91 × 1,717.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.59x = 6,724,445.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,724,445.16/2,836.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.61

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