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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.03, 3,355.19 and 1,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.03, 3,355.19 and 1,717.23 is: 2,568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.03 : 3,355.19 = 1,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.03/3,355.19 = 1,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.03x = 3,355.19 × 1,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.03x = 5,761,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761,624.34/2,243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.68

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