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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.60, 3,049.67 and 717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.60, 3,049.67 and 717 is: 1,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.60 : 3,049.67 = 717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.60/3,049.67 = 717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.60x = 3,049.67 × 717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.60x = 2,186,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,609.81/2,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.24

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