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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.67, 3,016.65 and 916.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.67, 3,016.65 and 916.73 is: 1,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.67 : 3,016.65 = 916.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.67/3,016.65 = 916.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.67x = 3,016.65 × 916.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.67x = 2,765,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,453.55/2,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.71

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