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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.15, 3,858.66 and 1,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.15, 3,858.66 and 1,617.20 is: 2,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.15 : 3,858.66 = 1,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.15/3,858.66 = 1,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.15x = 3,858.66 × 1,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.15x = 6,240,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,205.66/2,796.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.71

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