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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.13, 4,295.82 and 1,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.13, 4,295.82 and 1,701.76 is: 2,546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.13 : 4,295.82 = 1,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.13/4,295.82 = 1,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.13x = 4,295.82 × 1,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.13x = 7,310,454.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,454.64/2,871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.19

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