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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.56, 4,017.66 and 2,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.56, 4,017.66 and 2,017.48 is: 3,029.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.56 : 4,017.66 = 2,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.56/4,017.66 = 2,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.56x = 4,017.66 × 2,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.56x = 8,105,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105,548.70/2,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.48

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