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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.16, 4,004.58 and 2,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.16, 4,004.58 and 2,017 is: 2,784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.16 : 4,004.58 = 2,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.16/4,004.58 = 2,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.16x = 4,004.58 × 2,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.16x = 8,077,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077,237.86/2,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.14

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