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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.88, 2,783.67 and 1,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.88, 2,783.67 and 1,270.33 is: 1,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.88 : 2,783.67 = 1,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.88/2,783.67 = 1,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.88x = 2,783.67 × 1,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.88x = 3,536,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,167.79/2,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.29

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