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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.19, 3,024.25 and 1,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.19, 3,024.25 and 1,042.67 is: 1,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.19 : 3,024.25 = 1,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.19/3,024.25 = 1,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.19x = 3,024.25 × 1,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.19x = 3,153,294.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,294.75/2,017.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.21

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