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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,833.90, 4,251.62 and 2,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,833.90, 4,251.62 and 2,017.37 is: 3,026.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,833.90 : 4,251.62 = 2,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,833.90/4,251.62 = 2,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,833.90x = 4,251.62 × 2,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,833.90x = 8,577,106.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,577,106.31/2,833.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.61

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