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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.02, 3,026.74 and 1,322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.02, 3,026.74 and 1,322.04 is: 1,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.02 : 3,026.74 = 1,322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.02/3,026.74 = 1,322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.02x = 3,026.74 × 1,322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.02x = 4,001,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,471.35/2,017.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.85

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