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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.77, 3,968.79 and 1,617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.77, 3,968.79 and 1,617.14 is: 2,231.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.77 : 3,968.79 = 1,617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.77/3,968.79 = 1,617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.77x = 3,968.79 × 1,617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.77x = 6,418,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,069.22/2,875.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.77

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