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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.38, 3,020.31 and 1,366.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.38, 3,020.31 and 1,366.95 is: 2,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.38 : 3,020.31 = 1,366.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.38/3,020.31 = 1,366.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.38x = 3,020.31 × 1,366.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.38x = 4,128,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,612.75/2,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.52

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