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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.39, 3,914.46 and 1,718.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.39, 3,914.46 and 1,718.42 is: 2,370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.39 : 3,914.46 = 1,718.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.39/3,914.46 = 1,718.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.39x = 3,914.46 × 1,718.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.39x = 6,726,666.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,726,666.78/2,837.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.73

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