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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.05, 3,557.97 and 1,718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.05, 3,557.97 and 1,718.13 is: 2,574.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.05 : 3,557.97 = 1,718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.05/3,557.97 = 1,718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.05x = 3,557.97 × 1,718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.05x = 6,113,050.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,050.70/2,374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.95

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