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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.91, 3,859.71 and 1,617.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.91, 3,859.71 and 1,617.95 is: 2,232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.91 : 3,859.71 = 1,617.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.91/3,859.71 = 1,617.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.91x = 3,859.71 × 1,617.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.91x = 6,244,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,817.79/2,796.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.76

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