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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.62, 4,017.94 and 1,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.62, 4,017.94 and 1,217.97 is: 1,826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.62 : 4,017.94 = 1,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.62/4,017.94 = 1,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.62x = 4,017.94 × 1,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.62x = 4,893,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,727.34/2,679.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.28

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