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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,455.15, 3,683.32 and 2,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,455.15, 3,683.32 and 2,017.14 is: 3,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,455.15 : 3,683.32 = 2,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,455.15/3,683.32 = 2,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,455.15x = 3,683.32 × 2,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,455.15x = 7,429,753.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429,753.69/2,455.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.20

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