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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.72, 3,030.75 and 1,195.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.72, 3,030.75 and 1,195.11 is: 1,796.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.72 : 3,030.75 = 1,195.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.72/3,030.75 = 1,195.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.72x = 3,030.75 × 1,195.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.72x = 3,622,079.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,079.63/2,016.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.03

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