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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.80, 2,785.98 and 1,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.80, 2,785.98 and 1,911.70 is: 2,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.80 : 2,785.98 = 1,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.80/2,785.98 = 1,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.80x = 2,785.98 × 1,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.80x = 5,325,957.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325,957.97/2,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.80

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