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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.64, 4,307.04 and 1,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.64, 4,307.04 and 1,717.20 is: 2,576.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.64 : 4,307.04 = 1,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.64/4,307.04 = 1,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.64x = 4,307.04 × 1,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.64x = 7,396,049.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,396,049.09/2,870.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.45

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