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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.56, 3,021.05 and 783.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.56, 3,021.05 and 783.33 is: 1,173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.56 : 3,021.05 = 783.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.56/3,021.05 = 783.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.56x = 3,021.05 × 783.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.56x = 2,366,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,475.18/2,016.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.52

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