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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.63, 3,858.73 and 1,617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.63, 3,858.73 and 1,617.67 is: 2,232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.63 : 3,858.73 = 1,617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.63/3,858.73 = 1,617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.63x = 3,858.73 × 1,617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.63x = 6,242,151.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,151.76/2,796.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.03

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