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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.52, 3,969.52 and 1,617.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.52, 3,969.52 and 1,617.64 is: 2,232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.52 : 3,969.52 = 1,617.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.52/3,969.52 = 1,617.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.52x = 3,969.52 × 1,617.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.52x = 6,421,254.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,254.33/2,876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.30

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