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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.30, 4,295.72 and 1,716.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.30, 4,295.72 and 1,716.86 is: 2,569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.30 : 4,295.72 = 1,716.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.30/4,295.72 = 1,716.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.30x = 4,295.72 × 1,716.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.30x = 7,375,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,375,149.84/2,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.47

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