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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,013.65, 4,156.25 and 2,017.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,013.65, 4,156.25 and 2,017.89 is: 2,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,013.65 : 4,156.25 = 2,017.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,013.65/4,156.25 = 2,017.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,013.65x = 4,156.25 × 2,017.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,013.65x = 8,386,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,386,845.22/3,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.95

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