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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.76, 3,024.68 and 783.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.76, 3,024.68 and 783.76 is: 1,175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.76 : 3,024.68 = 783.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.76/3,024.68 = 783.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.76x = 3,024.68 × 783.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.76x = 2,370,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,623.20/2,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.46

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