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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.47, 3,569.69 and 2,317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.47, 3,569.69 and 2,317.17 is: 3,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.47 : 3,569.69 = 2,317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.47/3,569.69 = 2,317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.47x = 3,569.69 × 2,317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.47x = 8,271,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,271,578.58/2,395.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.01

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