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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.19, 3,022.75 and 1,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.19, 3,022.75 and 1,041.67 is: 1,561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.19 : 3,022.75 = 1,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.19/3,022.75 = 1,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.19x = 3,022.75 × 1,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.19x = 3,148,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148,707.99/2,016.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.71

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