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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,313.82, 6,470.76 and 1,716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,313.82, 6,470.76 and 1,716.76 is: 2,575.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,313.82 : 6,470.76 = 1,716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,313.82/6,470.76 = 1,716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,313.82x = 6,470.76 × 1,716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,313.82x = 11,108,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,108,741.94/4,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.15

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