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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.10, 2,782.13 and 1,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.10, 2,782.13 and 1,231.40 is: 1,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.10 : 2,782.13 = 1,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.10/2,782.13 = 1,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.10x = 2,782.13 × 1,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.10x = 3,425,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,908.73/2,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.43

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