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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.93, 2,784.59 and 1,319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.93, 2,784.59 and 1,319.52 is: 1,821.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.93 : 2,784.59 = 1,319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.93/2,784.59 = 1,319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.93x = 2,784.59 × 1,319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.93x = 3,674,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,322.20/2,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.74

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