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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.30, 3,668.55 and 1,716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.30, 3,668.55 and 1,716.10 is: 2,576.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.30 : 3,668.55 = 1,716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.30/3,668.55 = 1,716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.30x = 3,668.55 × 1,716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.30x = 6,295,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,598.66/2,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.68

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