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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.60, 3,925.14 and 1,522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.60, 3,925.14 and 1,522.27 is: 2,282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.60 : 3,925.14 = 1,522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.60/3,925.14 = 1,522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.60x = 3,925.14 × 1,522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.60x = 5,975,122.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,122.87/2,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.67

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