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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.52, 3,881.87 and 1,617.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.52, 3,881.87 and 1,617.67 is: 2,232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.52 : 3,881.87 = 1,617.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.52/3,881.87 = 1,617.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.52x = 3,881.87 × 1,617.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.52x = 6,279,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,596.57/2,812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.73

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