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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.45, 3,996.97 and 1,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.45, 3,996.97 and 1,718.90 is: 2,371.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.45 : 3,996.97 = 1,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.45/3,996.97 = 1,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.45x = 3,996.97 × 1,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.45x = 6,870,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,367.45/2,897.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.18

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