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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.44, 2,411.62 and 1,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.44, 2,411.62 and 1,588.28 is: 2,368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.44 : 2,411.62 = 1,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.44/2,411.62 = 1,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.44x = 2,411.62 × 1,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.44x = 3,830,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,327.81/1,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,368.14

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