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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.40, 2,425.49 and 1,274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.40, 2,425.49 and 1,274.77 is: 1,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.40 : 2,425.49 = 1,274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.40/2,425.49 = 1,274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.40x = 2,425.49 × 1,274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.40x = 3,091,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,929.45/1,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.67

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