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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.30, 3,605.37 and 1,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.30, 3,605.37 and 1,717.22 is: 2,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.30 : 3,605.37 = 1,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.30/3,605.37 = 1,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.30x = 3,605.37 × 1,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.30x = 6,191,213.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,213.47/2,614.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.21

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