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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,937.83, 4,406.75 and 1,713.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,937.83, 4,406.75 and 1,713.79 is: 2,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,937.83 : 4,406.75 = 1,713.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,937.83/4,406.75 = 1,713.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,937.83x = 4,406.75 × 1,713.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,937.83x = 7,552,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,552,213.48/2,937.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.68

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