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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.24, 3,306.32 and 1,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.24, 3,306.32 and 1,717.04 is: 2,573.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.24 : 3,306.32 = 1,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.24/3,306.32 = 1,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.24x = 3,306.32 × 1,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.24x = 5,677,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,677,083.69/2,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.19

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