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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.13, 4,414.17 and 1,712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.13, 4,414.17 and 1,712.95 is: 2,569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.13 : 4,414.17 = 1,712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.13/4,414.17 = 1,712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.13x = 4,414.17 × 1,712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.13x = 7,561,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,252.50/2,943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.12

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