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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.52, 3,575.89 and 717.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.52, 3,575.89 and 717.64 is: 1,076.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.52 : 3,575.89 = 717.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.52/3,575.89 = 717.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.52x = 3,575.89 × 717.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.52x = 2,566,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,201.70/2,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.64

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