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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.74, 3,025.66 and 784.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.74, 3,025.66 and 784.20 is: 1,176.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.74 : 3,025.66 = 784.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.74/3,025.66 = 784.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.74x = 3,025.66 × 784.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.74x = 2,372,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,722.57/2,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.51

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