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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.92, 4,305.66 and 1,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.92, 4,305.66 and 1,717 is: 2,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.92 : 4,305.66 = 1,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.92/4,305.66 = 1,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.92x = 4,305.66 × 1,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.92x = 7,392,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,392,818.22/2,876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.70

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