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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.04, 3,026.30 and 921.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.04, 3,026.30 and 921.51 is: 1,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.04 : 3,026.30 = 921.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.04/3,026.30 = 921.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.04x = 3,026.30 × 921.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.04x = 2,788,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,761.11/2,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.60

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