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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.06, 4,154.22 and 2,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.06, 4,154.22 and 2,017.62 is: 2,785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.06 : 4,154.22 = 2,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.06/4,154.22 = 2,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.06x = 4,154.22 × 2,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.06x = 8,381,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,381,637.36/3,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.47

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