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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.75, 3,027.59 and 1,358.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.75, 3,027.59 and 1,358.83 is: 2,039.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.75 : 3,027.59 = 1,358.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.75/3,027.59 = 1,358.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.75x = 3,027.59 × 1,358.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.75x = 4,113,980.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,980.12/2,016.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.91

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