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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.97, 3,010.57 and 1,908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.97, 3,010.57 and 1,908.98 is: 2,847.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.97 : 3,010.57 = 1,908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.97/3,010.57 = 1,908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.97x = 3,010.57 × 1,908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.97x = 5,747,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,117.92/2,017.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.97

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