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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.52, 3,020.29 and 917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.52, 3,020.29 and 917.14 is: 1,375.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.52 : 3,020.29 = 917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.52/3,020.29 = 917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.52x = 3,020.29 × 917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.52x = 2,770,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,028.77/2,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.71

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