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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.43, 4,307.72 and 1,716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.43, 4,307.72 and 1,716.75 is: 2,573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.43 : 4,307.72 = 1,716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.43/4,307.72 = 1,716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.43x = 4,307.72 × 1,716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.43x = 7,395,269.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,395,269.73/2,873.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.67

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