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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.76, 3,916.96 and 1,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.76, 3,916.96 and 1,718.72 is: 2,372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.76 : 3,916.96 = 1,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.76/3,916.96 = 1,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.76x = 3,916.96 × 1,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.76x = 6,732,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,732,157.49/2,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.35

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