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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.52, 2,785.13 and 1,346.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.52, 2,785.13 and 1,346.43 is: 1,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.52 : 2,785.13 = 1,346.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.52/2,785.13 = 1,346.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.52x = 2,785.13 × 1,346.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.52x = 3,749,975.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,975.85/2,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.71

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