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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.73, 4,074.17 and 2,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.73, 4,074.17 and 2,023.56 is: 3,033.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.73 : 4,074.17 = 2,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.73/4,074.17 = 2,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.73x = 4,074.17 × 2,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.73x = 8,244,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244,317.33/2,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.53

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