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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838.20, 3,916.41 and 1,718.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838.20, 3,916.41 and 1,718.73 is: 2,371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838.20 : 3,916.41 = 1,718.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838.20/3,916.41 = 1,718.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838.20x = 3,916.41 × 1,718.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838.20x = 6,731,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,251.36/2,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.67

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