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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.61, 4,341.06 and 1,718.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.61, 4,341.06 and 1,718.82 is: 2,583.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.61 : 4,341.06 = 1,718.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.61/4,341.06 = 1,718.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.61x = 4,341.06 × 1,718.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.61x = 7,461,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,500.75/2,888.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.08

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