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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.75, 3,924.80 and 1,230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.75, 3,924.80 and 1,230.83 is: 1,845.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.75 : 3,924.80 = 1,230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.75/3,924.80 = 1,230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.75x = 3,924.80 × 1,230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.75x = 4,830,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,761.58/2,617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.39

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