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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875.97, 3,968.72 and 1,617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875.97, 3,968.72 and 1,617.13 is: 2,231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875.97 : 3,968.72 = 1,617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875.97/3,968.72 = 1,617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875.97x = 3,968.72 × 1,617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875.97x = 6,417,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,417,936.17/2,875.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.57

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