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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.52, 3,023.46 and 1,091.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.52, 3,023.46 and 1,091.08 is: 1,635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.52 : 3,023.46 = 1,091.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.52/3,023.46 = 1,091.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.52x = 3,023.46 × 1,091.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.52x = 3,298,836.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,836.74/2,017.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.09

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