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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.01, 3,474.38 and 1,145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.01, 3,474.38 and 1,145.66 is: 1,717.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.01 : 3,474.38 = 1,145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.01/3,474.38 = 1,145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.01x = 3,474.38 × 1,145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.01x = 3,980,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,440.82/2,317.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.92

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