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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.75, 4,337.96 and 1,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.75, 4,337.96 and 1,017.07 is: 1,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.75 : 4,337.96 = 1,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.75/4,337.96 = 1,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.75x = 4,337.96 × 1,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.75x = 4,411,987.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,987.29/2,891.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.72

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