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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.81, 3,923.96 and 862.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.81, 3,923.96 and 862.36 is: 1,292.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.81 : 3,923.96 = 862.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.81/3,923.96 = 862.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.81x = 3,923.96 × 862.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.81x = 3,383,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,852.02/2,617.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.63

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