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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.02, 3,463.51 and 2,017.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.02, 3,463.51 and 2,017.78 is: 3,024.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.02 : 3,463.51 = 2,017.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.02/3,463.51 = 2,017.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.02x = 3,463.51 × 2,017.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.02x = 6,988,601.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988,601.21/2,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.03

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