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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.46, 3,348.66 and 1,718.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.46, 3,348.66 and 1,718.79 is: 2,373.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.46 : 3,348.66 = 1,718.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.46/3,348.66 = 1,718.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.46x = 3,348.66 × 1,718.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.46x = 5,755,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,755,643.32/2,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.02

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