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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.49, 2,371.73 and 1,625.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.49, 2,371.73 and 1,625.42 is: 2,244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.49 : 2,371.73 = 1,625.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.49/2,371.73 = 1,625.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.49x = 2,371.73 × 1,625.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.49x = 3,855,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,055.18/1,717.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.58

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