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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.73, 3,262.68 and 1,617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.73, 3,262.68 and 1,617.41 is: 2,232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.73 : 3,262.68 = 1,617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.73/3,262.68 = 1,617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.73x = 3,262.68 × 1,617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.73x = 5,277,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,277,091.26/2,363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.53

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