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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.88, 3,619.53 and 1,712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.88, 3,619.53 and 1,712.58 is: 2,563.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.88 : 3,619.53 = 1,712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.88/3,619.53 = 1,712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.88x = 3,619.53 × 1,712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.88x = 6,198,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,198,734.69/2,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.71

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