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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.45, 3,546.05 and 1,716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.45, 3,546.05 and 1,716.75 is: 2,571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.45 : 3,546.05 = 1,716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.45/3,546.05 = 1,716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.45x = 3,546.05 × 1,716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.45x = 6,087,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,087,672.75/2,367.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.40

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