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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.69, 2,783.93 and 1,938.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.69, 2,783.93 and 1,938.12 is: 2,675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.69 : 2,783.93 = 1,938.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.69/2,783.93 = 1,938.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.69x = 2,783.93 × 1,938.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.69x = 5,395,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,590.41/2,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.47

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