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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.72, 3,969.65 and 1,617.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.72, 3,969.65 and 1,617.54 is: 2,232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.72 : 3,969.65 = 1,617.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.72/3,969.65 = 1,617.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.72x = 3,969.65 × 1,617.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.72x = 6,421,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,421,067.66/2,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,232.08

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