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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.08, 3,350.37 and 1,617.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.08, 3,350.37 and 1,617.28 is: 2,424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.08 : 3,350.37 = 1,617.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.08/3,350.37 = 1,617.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.08x = 3,350.37 × 1,617.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.08x = 5,418,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,486.39/2,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.29

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