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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.81, 3,028.08 and 1,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.81, 3,028.08 and 1,044.60 is: 1,567.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.81 : 3,028.08 = 1,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.81/3,028.08 = 1,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.81x = 3,028.08 × 1,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.81x = 3,163,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,124.93/2,017.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.60

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