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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.71, 3,507.37 and 1,718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.71, 3,507.37 and 1,718.68 is: 2,579.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.71 : 3,507.37 = 1,718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.71/3,507.37 = 1,718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.71x = 3,507.37 × 1,718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.71x = 6,028,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,028,046.67/2,336.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.72

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