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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.67, 2,782.79 and 1,132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.67, 2,782.79 and 1,132.57 is: 1,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.67 : 2,782.79 = 1,132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.67/2,782.79 = 1,132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.67x = 2,782.79 × 1,132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.67x = 3,151,704.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,704.47/2,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.83

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