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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.66, 2,782.91 and 1,132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.66, 2,782.91 and 1,132.51 is: 1,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.66 : 2,782.91 = 1,132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.66/2,782.91 = 1,132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.66x = 2,782.91 × 1,132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.66x = 3,151,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,673.40/2,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.82

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