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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.11, 3,025.02 and 976.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.11, 3,025.02 and 976.89 is: 1,465.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.11 : 3,025.02 = 976.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.11/3,025.02 = 976.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.11x = 3,025.02 × 976.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.11x = 2,955,111.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,111.79/2,016.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.75

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