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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.66, 4,486.59 and 2,017.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.66, 4,486.59 and 2,017.71 is: 3,032.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.66 : 4,486.59 = 2,017.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.66/4,486.59 = 2,017.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.66x = 4,486.59 × 2,017.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.66x = 9,052,637.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,637.51/2,985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.04

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