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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.31, 3,442.93 and 1,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.31, 3,442.93 and 1,717.74 is: 2,568.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.31 : 3,442.93 = 1,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.31/3,442.93 = 1,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.31x = 3,442.93 × 1,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.31x = 5,914,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,914,054.28/2,302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.75

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