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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.86, 3,664.29 and 1,715.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.86, 3,664.29 and 1,715.68 is: 2,573.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.86 : 3,664.29 = 1,715.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.86/3,664.29 = 1,715.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.86x = 3,664.29 × 1,715.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.86x = 6,286,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,286,750.43/2,442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.52

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