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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.24, 3,307.82 and 1,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.24, 3,307.82 and 1,718.04 is: 2,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.24 : 3,307.82 = 1,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.24/3,307.82 = 1,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.24x = 3,307.82 × 1,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.24x = 5,682,967.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,967.07/2,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.69

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