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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.41, 4,157.72 and 1,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.41, 4,157.72 and 1,017.07 is: 1,526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.41 : 4,157.72 = 1,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.41/4,157.72 = 1,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.41x = 4,157.72 × 1,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.41x = 4,228,692.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,692.28/2,770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.38

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