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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.97, 3,926.34 and 1,523.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.97, 3,926.34 and 1,523.25 is: 2,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.97 : 3,926.34 = 1,523.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.97/3,926.34 = 1,523.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.97x = 3,926.34 × 1,523.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.97x = 5,980,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,797.41/2,617.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.52

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