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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.08, 3,024.69 and 783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.08, 3,024.69 and 783.54 is: 1,174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.08 : 3,024.69 = 783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.08/3,024.69 = 783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.08x = 3,024.69 × 783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.08x = 2,369,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,965.60/2,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.95

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