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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.52, 4,119.06 and 1,617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.52, 4,119.06 and 1,617.72 is: 2,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.52 : 4,119.06 = 1,617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.52/4,119.06 = 1,617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.52x = 4,119.06 × 1,617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.52x = 6,663,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,485.74/2,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,427.92

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