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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.04, 2,779.48 and 1,385.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.04, 2,779.48 and 1,385.39 is: 1,910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.04 : 2,779.48 = 1,385.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.04/2,779.48 = 1,385.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.04x = 2,779.48 × 1,385.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.04x = 3,850,656.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,656.84/2,016.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.01

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