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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.34, 3,893.01 and 2,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.34, 3,893.01 and 2,017 is: 3,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.34 : 3,893.01 = 2,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.34/3,893.01 = 2,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.34x = 3,893.01 × 2,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.34x = 7,852,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852,201.17/2,595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.50

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