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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.93, 3,925.23 and 1,230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.93, 3,925.23 and 1,230.67 is: 1,845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.93 : 3,925.23 = 1,230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.93/3,925.23 = 1,230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.93x = 3,925.23 × 1,230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.93x = 4,830,662.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,830,662.80/2,617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.22

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