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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.91, 2,781.84 and 1,928.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.91, 2,781.84 and 1,928.59 is: 2,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.91 : 2,781.84 = 1,928.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.91/2,781.84 = 1,928.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.91x = 2,781.84 × 1,928.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.91x = 5,365,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,365,028.81/2,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.02

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