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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.14, 3,026.19 and 846.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.14, 3,026.19 and 846.49 is: 1,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.14 : 3,026.19 = 846.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.14/3,026.19 = 846.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.14x = 3,026.19 × 846.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.14x = 2,561,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,639.57/2,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.94

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