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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.75, 4,487.70 and 1,017.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.75, 4,487.70 and 1,017.38 is: 1,526.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.75 : 4,487.70 = 1,017.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.75/4,487.70 = 1,017.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.75x = 4,487.70 × 1,017.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.75x = 4,565,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,686.02/2,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.09

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