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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.26, 3,859.83 and 1,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.26, 3,859.83 and 1,617.90 is: 2,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.26 : 3,859.83 = 1,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.26/3,859.83 = 1,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.26x = 3,859.83 × 1,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.26x = 6,244,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,818.96/2,797.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.48

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