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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.24, 3,454.86 and 1,617.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.24, 3,454.86 and 1,617.08 is: 2,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.24 : 3,454.86 = 1,617.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.24/3,454.86 = 1,617.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.24x = 3,454.86 × 1,617.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.24x = 5,586,785.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,586,785.01/2,309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.32

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