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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.91, 2,783.46 and 1,132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.91, 2,783.46 and 1,132.76 is: 1,563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.91 : 2,783.46 = 1,132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.91/2,783.46 = 1,132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.91x = 2,783.46 × 1,132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.91x = 3,152,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,992.15/2,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.28

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