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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.66, 2,778.21 and 1,929.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.66, 2,778.21 and 1,929.18 is: 2,657.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.66 : 2,778.21 = 1,929.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.66/2,778.21 = 1,929.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.66x = 2,778.21 × 1,929.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.66x = 5,359,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,359,667.17/2,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.69

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