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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.54, 3,574.48 and 717.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.54, 3,574.48 and 717.17 is: 1,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.54 : 3,574.48 = 717.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.54/3,574.48 = 717.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.54x = 3,574.48 × 717.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.54x = 2,563,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,509.82/2,383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.51

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