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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.04, 3,069.30 and 1,717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.04, 3,069.30 and 1,717.96 is: 2,371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.04 : 3,069.30 = 1,717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.04/3,069.30 = 1,717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.04x = 3,069.30 × 1,717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.04x = 5,272,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272,934.63/2,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.95

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