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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.18, 3,202.71 and 2,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.18, 3,202.71 and 2,049.73 is: 2,833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.18 : 3,202.71 = 2,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.18/3,202.71 = 2,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.18x = 3,202.71 × 2,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.18x = 6,564,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,690.77/2,317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.05

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