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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.10, 3,018.98 and 1,194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.10, 3,018.98 and 1,194.96 is: 1,789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.10 : 3,018.98 = 1,194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.10/3,018.98 = 1,194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.10x = 3,018.98 × 1,194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.10x = 3,607,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,560.34/2,016.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.38

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