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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.13, 3,024.23 and 1,327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.13, 3,024.23 and 1,327.18 is: 1,990.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.13 : 3,024.23 = 1,327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.13/3,024.23 = 1,327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.13x = 3,024.23 × 1,327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.13x = 4,013,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,697.57/2,016.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.79

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