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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.69, 3,024.93 and 1,184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.69, 3,024.93 and 1,184.21 is: 1,776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.69 : 3,024.93 = 1,184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.69/3,024.93 = 1,184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.69x = 3,024.93 × 1,184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.69x = 3,582,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,152.36/2,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.25

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