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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.07, 3,395.42 and 1,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.07, 3,395.42 and 1,717.70 is: 2,365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.07 : 3,395.42 = 1,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.07/3,395.42 = 1,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.07x = 3,395.42 × 1,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.07x = 5,832,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,287.37/2,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.97

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