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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.08, 2,781.87 and 1,176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.08, 2,781.87 and 1,176.65 is: 1,623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.08 : 2,781.87 = 1,176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.08/2,781.87 = 1,176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.08x = 2,781.87 × 1,176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.08x = 3,273,287.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,287.34/2,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.59

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