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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.44, 3,926.63 and 862.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.44, 3,926.63 and 862.94 is: 1,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.44 : 3,926.63 = 862.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.44/3,926.63 = 862.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.44x = 3,926.63 × 862.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.44x = 3,388,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,422.14/2,617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.56

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