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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.80, 3,927.24 and 1,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.80, 3,927.24 and 1,302.26 is: 1,953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.80 : 3,927.24 = 1,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.80/3,927.24 = 1,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.80x = 3,927.24 × 1,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.80x = 5,114,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,287.56/2,617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.66

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