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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.17, 3,017.40 and 917.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.17, 3,017.40 and 917.23 is: 1,375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.17 : 3,017.40 = 917.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.17/3,017.40 = 917.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.17x = 3,017.40 × 917.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.17x = 2,767,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,649.80/2,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.46

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