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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.51, 3,925.26 and 1,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.51, 3,925.26 and 1,056.97 is: 1,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.51 : 3,925.26 = 1,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.51/3,925.26 = 1,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.51x = 3,925.26 × 1,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.51x = 4,148,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,882.06/2,617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.05

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