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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.07, 3,395.05 and 1,718.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.07, 3,395.05 and 1,718.51 is: 2,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.07 : 3,395.05 = 1,718.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.07/3,395.05 = 1,718.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.07x = 3,395.05 × 1,718.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.07x = 5,834,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,834,406.10/2,266.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.69

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