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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.94, 3,028.73 and 1,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.94, 3,028.73 and 1,044.72 is: 1,568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.94 : 3,028.73 = 1,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.94/3,028.73 = 1,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.94x = 3,028.73 × 1,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.94x = 3,164,169.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,169.58/2,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.02

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