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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.35, 4,307.93 and 1,701.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.35, 4,307.93 and 1,701.63 is: 2,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.35 : 4,307.93 = 1,701.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.35/4,307.93 = 1,701.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.35x = 4,307.93 × 1,701.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.35x = 7,330,494.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,494.42/2,872.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,552.09

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