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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.16, 3,013.63 and 1,816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.16, 3,013.63 and 1,816.84 is: 2,736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.16 : 3,013.63 = 1,816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.16/3,013.63 = 1,816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.16x = 3,013.63 × 1,816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.16x = 5,475,283.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,283.53/2,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.05

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