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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017, 2,783.94 and 1,231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017, 2,783.94 and 1,231.71 is: 1,700.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017 : 2,783.94 = 1,231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017/2,783.94 = 1,231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017x = 2,783.94 × 1,231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017x = 3,429,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,006.74/2,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.05

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