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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.39, 3,332.47 and 1,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.39, 3,332.47 and 1,707.02 is: 2,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.39 : 3,332.47 = 1,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.39/3,332.47 = 1,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.39x = 3,332.47 × 1,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.39x = 5,688,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,567.74/2,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.19

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