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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.21, 3,666.32 and 1,717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.21, 3,666.32 and 1,717.03 is: 2,575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.21 : 3,666.32 = 1,717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.21/3,666.32 = 1,717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.21x = 3,666.32 × 1,717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.21x = 6,295,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,295,172.84/2,444.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,575.55

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