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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.96, 4,108.70 and 1,717.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.96, 4,108.70 and 1,717.79 is: 2,370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.96 : 4,108.70 = 1,717.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.96/4,108.70 = 1,717.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.96x = 4,108.70 × 1,717.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.96x = 7,057,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,867.52/2,976.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.83

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