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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.63, 3,025.87 and 701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.63, 3,025.87 and 701.33 is: 1,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.63 : 3,025.87 = 701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.63/3,025.87 = 701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.63x = 3,025.87 × 701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.63x = 2,122,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122,118.28/2,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.79

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