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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.26, 3,021.65 and 1,043.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.26, 3,021.65 and 1,043.04 is: 1,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.26 : 3,021.65 = 1,043.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.26/3,021.65 = 1,043.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.26x = 3,021.65 × 1,043.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.26x = 3,151,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,717.71/2,016.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.15

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