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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.67, 5,566.95 and 2,617.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.67, 5,566.95 and 2,617.17 is: 3,926.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.67 : 5,566.95 = 2,617.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.67/5,566.95 = 2,617.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.67x = 5,566.95 × 2,617.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.67x = 14,569,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,654.53/3,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.42

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