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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.17, 3,619.24 and 1,534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.17, 3,619.24 and 1,534.89 is: 2,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.17 : 3,619.24 = 1,534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.17/3,619.24 = 1,534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.17x = 3,619.24 × 1,534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.17x = 5,555,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,120.65/2,417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.20

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