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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.66, 3,021.62 and 2,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.66, 3,021.62 and 2,003.08 is: 2,999.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.66 : 3,021.62 = 2,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.66/3,021.62 = 2,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.66x = 3,021.62 × 2,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.66x = 6,052,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,052,546.59/2,017.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.79

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