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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.72, 4,083.76 and 1,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.72, 4,083.76 and 1,717 is: 2,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.72 : 4,083.76 = 1,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.72/4,083.76 = 1,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.72x = 4,083.76 × 1,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.72x = 7,011,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,815.92/2,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.08

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