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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.16, 4,016.52 and 1,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.16, 4,016.52 and 1,217.48 is: 1,826.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.16 : 4,016.52 = 1,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.16/4,016.52 = 1,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.16x = 4,016.52 × 1,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.16x = 4,890,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,032.77/2,677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.57

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