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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.45, 3,021.44 and 1,692.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.45, 3,021.44 and 1,692.45 is: 2,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.45 : 3,021.44 = 1,692.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.45/3,021.44 = 1,692.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.45x = 3,021.44 × 1,692.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.45x = 5,113,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,627.67/2,016.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.96

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