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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.93, 2,783.49 and 1,343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.93, 2,783.49 and 1,343.58 is: 1,854.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.93 : 2,783.49 = 1,343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.93/2,783.49 = 1,343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.93x = 2,783.49 × 1,343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.93x = 3,739,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,826.02/2,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.21

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