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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.10, 3,024.24 and 1,140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.10, 3,024.24 and 1,140.18 is: 1,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.10 : 3,024.24 = 1,140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.10/3,024.24 = 1,140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.10x = 3,024.24 × 1,140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.10x = 3,448,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,162.35/2,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.46

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