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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.23, 3,925.11 and 1,229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.23, 3,925.11 and 1,229.85 is: 1,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.23 : 3,925.11 = 1,229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.23/3,925.11 = 1,229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.23x = 3,925.11 × 1,229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.23x = 4,827,296.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,296.53/2,617.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.43

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