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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.75, 3,028.25 and 1,044.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.75, 3,028.25 and 1,044.13 is: 1,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.75 : 3,028.25 = 1,044.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.75/3,028.25 = 1,044.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.75x = 3,028.25 × 1,044.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.75x = 3,161,886.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,886.67/2,017.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.04

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