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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.28, 3,904.96 and 2,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.28, 3,904.96 and 2,087.72 is: 3,114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.28 : 3,904.96 = 2,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.28/3,904.96 = 2,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.28x = 3,904.96 × 2,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.28x = 8,152,463.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,463.09/2,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.86

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