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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.92, 3,225.92 and 1,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.92, 3,225.92 and 1,718.40 is: 2,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.92 : 3,225.92 = 1,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.92/3,225.92 = 1,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.92x = 3,225.92 × 1,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.92x = 5,543,420.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543,420.93/2,337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,371.09

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