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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.11, 3,024.39 and 846.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.11, 3,024.39 and 846.81 is: 1,269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.11 : 3,024.39 = 846.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.11/3,024.39 = 846.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.11x = 3,024.39 × 846.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.11x = 2,561,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,083.70/2,017.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.68

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