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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.54, 4,105.82 and 1,716.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.54, 4,105.82 and 1,716.41 is: 2,368.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.54 : 4,105.82 = 1,716.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.54/4,105.82 = 1,716.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.54x = 4,105.82 × 1,716.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.54x = 7,047,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047,285.06/2,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.41

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