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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.43, 3,210.60 and 1,617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.43, 3,210.60 and 1,617.04 is: 2,232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.43 : 3,210.60 = 1,617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.43/3,210.60 = 1,617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.43x = 3,210.60 × 1,617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.43x = 5,191,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,668.62/2,325.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.56

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