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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.07, 2,783.51 and 1,120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.07, 2,783.51 and 1,120.81 is: 1,546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.07 : 2,783.51 = 1,120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.07/2,783.51 = 1,120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.07x = 2,783.51 × 1,120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.07x = 3,119,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,781.69/2,017.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.69

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