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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.03, 3,024.23 and 783.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.03, 3,024.23 and 783.53 is: 1,175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.03 : 3,024.23 = 783.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.03/3,024.23 = 783.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.03x = 3,024.23 × 783.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.03x = 2,369,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,584.45/2,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.37

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