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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.47, 3,969.80 and 1,617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.47, 3,969.80 and 1,617.84 is: 2,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.47 : 3,969.80 = 1,617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.47/3,969.80 = 1,617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.47x = 3,969.80 × 1,617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.47x = 6,422,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422,501.23/2,876.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.77

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