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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.54, 4,371.44 and 2,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.54, 4,371.44 and 2,050.30 is: 3,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.54 : 4,371.44 = 2,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.54/4,371.44 = 2,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.54x = 4,371.44 × 2,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.54x = 8,962,763.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962,763.43/2,917.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.03

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