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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.76, 3,991.14 and 1,713.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.76, 3,991.14 and 1,713.48 is: 2,364.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.76 : 3,991.14 = 1,713.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.76/3,991.14 = 1,713.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.76x = 3,991.14 × 1,713.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.76x = 6,838,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,838,738.57/2,891.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.91

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