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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,917.67, 4,371.64 and 2,050.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,917.67, 4,371.64 and 2,050.43 is: 3,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,917.67 : 4,371.64 = 2,050.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,917.67/4,371.64 = 2,050.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,917.67x = 4,371.64 × 2,050.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,917.67x = 8,963,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,963,709.69/2,917.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.22

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