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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.74, 3,026.78 and 848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.74, 3,026.78 and 848.08 is: 1,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.74 : 3,026.78 = 848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.74/3,026.78 = 848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.74x = 3,026.78 × 848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.74x = 2,566,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,951.58/2,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.19

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