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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.38, 3,026.10 and 1,328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.38, 3,026.10 and 1,328.46 is: 1,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.38 : 3,026.10 = 1,328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.38/3,026.10 = 1,328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.38x = 3,026.10 × 1,328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.38x = 4,020,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,052.81/2,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.71

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