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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.27, 3,925.91 and 1,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.27, 3,925.91 and 1,644.06 is: 2,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.27 : 3,925.91 = 1,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.27/3,925.91 = 1,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.27x = 3,925.91 × 1,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.27x = 6,454,431.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,454,431.59/2,617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.09

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