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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.22, 3,023.96 and 1,283.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.22, 3,023.96 and 1,283.62 is: 1,925.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.22 : 3,023.96 = 1,283.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.22/3,023.96 = 1,283.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.22x = 3,023.96 × 1,283.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.22x = 3,881,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,615.54/2,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.19

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