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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.25, 2,226.33 and 1,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.25, 2,226.33 and 1,451.40 is: 1,998.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.25 : 2,226.33 = 1,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.25/2,226.33 = 1,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.25x = 2,226.33 × 1,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.25x = 3,231,295.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,295.36/1,617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.02

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