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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.12, 4,341.48 and 2,017.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.12, 4,341.48 and 2,017.26 is: 3,025.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.12 : 4,341.48 = 2,017.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.12/4,341.48 = 2,017.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.12x = 4,341.48 × 2,017.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.12x = 8,757,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757,893.94/2,895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.05

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