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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.04, 4,425.14 and 1,718.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.04, 4,425.14 and 1,718.80 is: 2,577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.04 : 4,425.14 = 1,718.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.04/4,425.14 = 1,718.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.04x = 4,425.14 × 1,718.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.04x = 7,605,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,605,923.87/2,951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.37

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