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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.83, 3,401.43 and 2,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.83, 3,401.43 and 2,017.28 is: 2,781.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.83 : 3,401.43 = 2,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.83/3,401.43 = 2,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.83x = 3,401.43 × 2,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.83x = 6,861,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,636.71/2,466.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.56

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