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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837.12, 4,253.70 and 2,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837.12, 4,253.70 and 2,017.04 is: 3,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837.12 : 4,253.70 = 2,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837.12/4,253.70 = 2,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837.12x = 4,253.70 × 2,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837.12x = 8,579,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,579,883.05/2,837.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.15

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