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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,956.50, 4,079.97 and 1,714.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,956.50, 4,079.97 and 1,714.74 is: 2,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,956.50 : 4,079.97 = 1,714.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,956.50/4,079.97 = 1,714.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,956.50x = 4,079.97 × 1,714.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,956.50x = 6,996,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996,087.76/2,956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.34

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