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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.32, 2,771.46 and 1,616.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.32, 2,771.46 and 1,616.76 is: 2,227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.32 : 2,771.46 = 1,616.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.32/2,771.46 = 1,616.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.32x = 2,771.46 × 1,616.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.32x = 4,480,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,480,785.67/2,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,227.78

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