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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.49, 4,162.86 and 2,023.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.49, 4,162.86 and 2,023.08 is: 2,790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.49 : 4,162.86 = 2,023.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.49/4,162.86 = 2,023.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.49x = 4,162.86 × 2,023.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.49x = 8,421,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,798.81/3,017.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,790.99

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