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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,037.48, 2,808.36 and 1,617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,037.48, 2,808.36 and 1,617.06 is: 2,228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,037.48 : 2,808.36 = 1,617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,037.48/2,808.36 = 1,617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,037.48x = 2,808.36 × 1,617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,037.48x = 4,541,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,286.62/2,037.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.87

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