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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.84, 2,431.62 and 1,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.84, 2,431.62 and 1,423.44 is: 2,139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.84 : 2,431.62 = 1,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.84/2,431.62 = 1,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.84x = 2,431.62 × 1,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.84x = 3,461,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461,265.17/1,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.44

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