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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.64, 2,843.10 and 1,617.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.64, 2,843.10 and 1,617.17 is: 2,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.64 : 2,843.10 = 1,617.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.64/2,843.10 = 1,617.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.64x = 2,843.10 × 1,617.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.64x = 4,597,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,761.81/2,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.23

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