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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.38, 4,303.43 and 1,716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.38, 4,303.43 and 1,716.58 is: 2,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.38 : 4,303.43 = 1,716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.38/4,303.43 = 1,716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.38x = 4,303.43 × 1,716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.38x = 7,387,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,387,181.87/2,873.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.90

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