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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.26, 3,021.02 and 1,399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.26, 3,021.02 and 1,399.24 is: 2,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.26 : 3,021.02 = 1,399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.26/3,021.02 = 1,399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.26x = 3,021.02 × 1,399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.26x = 4,227,132.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,132.02/2,017.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.48

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