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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.11, 2,782.14 and 1,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.11, 2,782.14 and 1,131.90 is: 1,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.11 : 2,782.14 = 1,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.11/2,782.14 = 1,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.11x = 2,782.14 × 1,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.11x = 3,149,104.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,104.27/2,016.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.97

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