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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.77, 5,210.44 and 1,717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.77, 5,210.44 and 1,717.73 is: 2,575.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.77 : 5,210.44 = 1,717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.77/5,210.44 = 1,717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.77x = 5,210.44 × 1,717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.77x = 8,950,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,157.28/3,474.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.76

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