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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.77, 3,019.01 and 1,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.77, 3,019.01 and 1,623.11 is: 2,429.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.77 : 3,019.01 = 1,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.77/3,019.01 = 1,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.77x = 3,019.01 × 1,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.77x = 4,900,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900,185.32/2,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,429.72

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