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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.75, 3,927.44 and 862.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.75, 3,927.44 and 862.77 is: 1,294.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.75 : 3,927.44 = 862.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.75/3,927.44 = 862.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.75x = 3,927.44 × 862.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.75x = 3,388,467.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,467.35/2,617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.42

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