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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.58, 6,148.44 and 2,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.58, 6,148.44 and 2,017.50 is: 3,027.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.58 : 6,148.44 = 2,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.58/6,148.44 = 2,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.58x = 6,148.44 × 2,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.58x = 12,404,477.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,404,477.70/4,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.27

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