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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.92, 3,611.52 and 1,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.92, 3,611.52 and 1,828.80 is: 2,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.92 : 3,611.52 = 1,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.92/3,611.52 = 1,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.92x = 3,611.52 × 1,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.92x = 6,604,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,604,747.78/2,617.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.90

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