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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.43, 3,024.65 and 784.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.43, 3,024.65 and 784.71 is: 1,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.43 : 3,024.65 = 784.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.43/3,024.65 = 784.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.43x = 3,024.65 × 784.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.43x = 2,373,473.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,473.10/2,016.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.07

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