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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.67, 4,166.79 and 2,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.67, 4,166.79 and 2,010.36 is: 2,775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.67 : 4,166.79 = 2,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.67/4,166.79 = 2,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.67x = 4,166.79 × 2,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.67x = 8,376,747.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,747.94/3,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.90

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