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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.05, 3,601.58 and 2,299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.05, 3,601.58 and 2,299.51 is: 3,426.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.05 : 3,601.58 = 2,299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.05/3,601.58 = 2,299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.05x = 3,601.58 × 2,299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.05x = 8,281,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,281,869.23/2,417.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.44

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