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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.92, 3,997.26 and 1,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.92, 3,997.26 and 1,717.92 is: 2,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.92 : 3,997.26 = 1,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.92/3,997.26 = 1,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.92x = 3,997.26 × 1,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.92x = 6,866,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,972.90/2,896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.44

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