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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,181.93, 4,763.00 and 1,717.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,181.93, 4,763.00 and 1,717.45 is: 2,570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,181.93 : 4,763.00 = 1,717.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,181.93/4,763.00 = 1,717.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,181.93x = 4,763.00 × 1,717.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,181.93x = 8,180,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,205.76/3,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,570.83

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