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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.13, 4,123.44 and 1,017.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.13, 4,123.44 and 1,017.73 is: 1,525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.13 : 4,123.44 = 1,017.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.13/4,123.44 = 1,017.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.13x = 4,123.44 × 1,017.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.13x = 4,196,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,548.59/2,751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.39

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