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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.82, 3,205.65 and 1,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.82, 3,205.65 and 1,717.75 is: 2,370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.82 : 3,205.65 = 1,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.82/3,205.65 = 1,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.82x = 3,205.65 × 1,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.82x = 5,506,505.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506,505.29/2,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,370.61

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