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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.28, 4,409.17 and 2,017.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.28, 4,409.17 and 2,017.27 is: 3,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.28 : 4,409.17 = 2,017.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.28/4,409.17 = 2,017.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.28x = 4,409.17 × 2,017.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.28x = 8,894,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894,486.83/2,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.02

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