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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.93, 2,783.50 and 1,120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.93, 2,783.50 and 1,120.77 is: 1,546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.93 : 2,783.50 = 1,120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.93/2,783.50 = 1,120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.93x = 2,783.50 × 1,120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.93x = 3,119,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,657.69/2,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.74

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