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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.23, 4,552.00 and 1,718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.23, 4,552.00 and 1,718.61 is: 2,578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.23 : 4,552.00 = 1,718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.23/4,552.00 = 1,718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.23x = 4,552.00 × 1,718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.23x = 7,823,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823,085.66/3,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,578.27

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