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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.41, 3,026.34 and 1,810.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.41, 3,026.34 and 1,810.71 is: 2,716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.41 : 3,026.34 = 1,810.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.41/3,026.34 = 1,810.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.41x = 3,026.34 × 1,810.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.41x = 5,479,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,479,824.10/2,017.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.27

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