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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,017.91, 4,527.40 and 1,043.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,017.91, 4,527.40 and 1,043.74 is: 1,565.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,017.91 : 4,527.40 = 1,043.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,017.91/4,527.40 = 1,043.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,017.91x = 4,527.40 × 1,043.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,017.91x = 4,725,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,725,414.55/3,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.79

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