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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.79, 4,101.45 and 1,712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.79, 4,101.45 and 1,712.90 is: 2,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.79 : 4,101.45 = 1,712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.79/4,101.45 = 1,712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.79x = 4,101.45 × 1,712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.79x = 7,025,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,364.10/2,971.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.02

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