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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.20, 3,925.80 and 973.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.20, 3,925.80 and 973.17 is: 1,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.20 : 3,925.80 = 973.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.20/3,925.80 = 973.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.20x = 3,925.80 × 973.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.20x = 3,820,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,820,470.79/2,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.76

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