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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.48, 2,783.85 and 1,484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.48, 2,783.85 and 1,484.91 is: 2,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.48 : 2,783.85 = 1,484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.48/2,783.85 = 1,484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.48x = 2,783.85 × 1,484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.48x = 4,133,766.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133,766.70/2,016.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.99

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