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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.99, 3,501.93 and 1,717.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.99, 3,501.93 and 1,717.74 is: 2,574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.99 : 3,501.93 = 1,717.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.99/3,501.93 = 1,717.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.99x = 3,501.93 × 1,717.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.99x = 6,015,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,015,405.24/2,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.00

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