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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.48, 3,455.28 and 1,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.48, 3,455.28 and 1,718.88 is: 2,573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.48 : 3,455.28 = 1,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.48/3,455.28 = 1,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.48x = 3,455.28 × 1,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.48x = 5,939,211.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,211.69/2,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.90

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