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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.56, 3,887.52 and 2,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.56, 3,887.52 and 2,117.72 is: 2,921.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.56 : 3,887.52 = 2,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.56/3,887.52 = 2,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.56x = 3,887.52 × 2,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.56x = 8,232,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,678.85/2,817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.92

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