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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.43, 4,106.39 and 1,716.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.43, 4,106.39 and 1,716.54 is: 2,369.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.43 : 4,106.39 = 1,716.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.43/4,106.39 = 1,716.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.43x = 4,106.39 × 1,716.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.43x = 7,048,782.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,048,782.69/2,975.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.00

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