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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.96, 3,611.58 and 1,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.96, 3,611.58 and 1,673.28 is: 2,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.96 : 3,611.58 = 1,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.96/3,611.58 = 1,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.96x = 3,611.58 × 1,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.96x = 6,043,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043,184.58/2,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.36

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