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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.97, 3,009.08 and 1,907.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.97, 3,009.08 and 1,907.98 is: 2,846.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.97 : 3,009.08 = 1,907.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.97/3,009.08 = 1,907.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.97x = 3,009.08 × 1,907.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.97x = 5,741,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741,254.92/2,016.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.48

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