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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960, 4,084.80 and 1,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960, 4,084.80 and 1,718 is: 2,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960 : 4,084.80 = 1,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960/4,084.80 = 1,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960x = 4,084.80 × 1,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960x = 7,017,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,017,686.40/2,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.84

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