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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.08, 2,784.24 and 1,355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.08, 2,784.24 and 1,355.76 is: 1,871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.08 : 2,784.24 = 1,355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.08/2,784.24 = 1,355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.08x = 2,784.24 × 1,355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.08x = 3,774,761.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,761.22/2,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.40

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