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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.65, 3,914.64 and 1,717.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.65, 3,914.64 and 1,717.37 is: 2,370.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.65 : 3,914.64 = 1,717.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.65/3,914.64 = 1,717.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.65x = 3,914.64 × 1,717.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.65x = 6,722,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,865.72/2,836.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.00

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