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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,666.58, 5,497.89 and 1,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,666.58, 5,497.89 and 1,717 is: 2,574.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,666.58 : 5,497.89 = 1,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,666.58/5,497.89 = 1,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,666.58x = 5,497.89 × 1,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,666.58x = 9,439,877.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,439,877.13/3,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.57

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