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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.31, 2,425.96 and 1,291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.31, 2,425.96 and 1,291.15 is: 1,936.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.31 : 2,425.96 = 1,291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.31/2,425.96 = 1,291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.31x = 2,425.96 × 1,291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.31x = 3,132,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,266.12/1,617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.72

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