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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.16, 4,122.36 and 1,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.16, 4,122.36 and 1,017 is: 1,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.16 : 4,122.36 = 1,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.16/4,122.36 = 1,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.16x = 4,122.36 × 1,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.16x = 4,192,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,440.12/2,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.10

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