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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.96, 3,024.09 and 1,605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.96, 3,024.09 and 1,605.26 is: 2,405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.96 : 3,024.09 = 1,605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.96/3,024.09 = 1,605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.96x = 3,024.09 × 1,605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.96x = 4,854,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,854,458.27/2,017.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.63

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