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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,485.74, 6,723.32 and 2,017.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,485.74, 6,723.32 and 2,017.66 is: 3,024.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,485.74 : 6,723.32 = 2,017.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,485.74/6,723.32 = 2,017.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,485.74x = 6,723.32 × 2,017.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,485.74x = 13,565,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,565,373.83/4,485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.11

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