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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.14, 4,010.49 and 1,711.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.14, 4,010.49 and 1,711.17 is: 2,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.14 : 4,010.49 = 1,711.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.14/4,010.49 = 1,711.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.14x = 4,010.49 × 1,711.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.14x = 6,862,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,630.17/2,906.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.42

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