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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.28, 3,968.91 and 1,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.28, 3,968.91 and 1,617.19 is: 2,231.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.28 : 3,968.91 = 1,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.28/3,968.91 = 1,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.28x = 3,968.91 × 1,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.28x = 6,418,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418,481.56/2,876.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.52

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