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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.18, 3,416.46 and 1,617.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.18, 3,416.46 and 1,617.66 is: 2,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.18 : 3,416.46 = 1,617.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.18/3,416.46 = 1,617.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.18x = 3,416.46 × 1,617.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.18x = 5,526,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526,670.68/2,274.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.18

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