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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.52, 3,020.70 and 1,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.52, 3,020.70 and 1,848.52 is: 2,769.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.52 : 3,020.70 = 1,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.52/3,020.70 = 1,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.52x = 3,020.70 × 1,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.52x = 5,583,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,583,824.36/2,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.04

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