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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.19, 4,020.73 and 1,718.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.19, 4,020.73 and 1,718.11 is: 2,371.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.19 : 4,020.73 = 1,718.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.19/4,020.73 = 1,718.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.19x = 4,020.73 × 1,718.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.19x = 6,908,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,056.42/2,913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.30

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