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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859.32, 3,945.84 and 1,617.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859.32, 3,945.84 and 1,617.32 is: 2,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859.32 : 3,945.84 = 1,617.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859.32/3,945.84 = 1,617.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859.32x = 3,945.84 × 1,617.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859.32x = 6,381,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381,685.95/2,859.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.89

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