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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.51, 3,926.97 and 862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.51, 3,926.97 and 862.84 is: 1,294.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.51 : 3,926.97 = 862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.51/3,926.97 = 862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.51x = 3,926.97 × 862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.51x = 3,388,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,342.48/2,617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.49

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