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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,417.70, 4,717.08 and 2,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,417.70, 4,717.08 and 2,001.70 is: 2,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,417.70 : 4,717.08 = 2,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,417.70/4,717.08 = 2,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,417.70x = 4,717.08 × 2,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,417.70x = 9,442,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,442,179.04/3,417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.73

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