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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.94, 3,926.66 and 1,230.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.94, 3,926.66 and 1,230.96 is: 1,846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.94 : 3,926.66 = 1,230.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.94/3,926.66 = 1,230.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.94x = 3,926.66 × 1,230.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.94x = 4,833,561.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,561.39/2,617.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.32

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