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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.22, 3,926.41 and 862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.22, 3,926.41 and 862.16 is: 1,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.22 : 3,926.41 = 862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.22/3,926.41 = 862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.22x = 3,926.41 × 862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.22x = 3,385,171.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,171.86/2,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.42

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