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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.93, 3,397.16 and 1,718.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.93, 3,397.16 and 1,718.55 is: 2,367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.93 : 3,397.16 = 1,718.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.93/3,397.16 = 1,718.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.93x = 3,397.16 × 1,718.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.93x = 5,838,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838,180.73/2,465.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.54

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