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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.56, 4,106.27 and 1,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.56, 4,106.27 and 1,716.60 is: 2,368.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.56 : 4,106.27 = 1,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.56/4,106.27 = 1,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.56x = 4,106.27 × 1,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.56x = 7,048,819.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,048,819.67/2,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.90

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