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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.69, 4,108.26 and 1,717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.69, 4,108.26 and 1,717.95 is: 2,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.69 : 4,108.26 = 1,717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.69/4,108.26 = 1,717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.69x = 4,108.26 × 1,717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.69x = 7,057,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,785.27/2,976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.02

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