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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.50, 4,063.79 and 2,024.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.50, 4,063.79 and 2,024.65 is: 3,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.50 : 4,063.79 = 2,024.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.50/4,063.79 = 2,024.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.50x = 4,063.79 × 2,024.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.50x = 8,227,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,227,747.33/2,717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.69

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