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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.59, 3,306.88 and 1,718.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.59, 3,306.88 and 1,718.00 is: 2,577.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.59 : 3,306.88 = 1,718.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.59/3,306.88 = 1,718.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.59x = 3,306.88 × 1,718.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.59x = 5,681,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,681,230.25/2,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.00

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