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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.11, 3,034.62 and 1,916.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.11, 3,034.62 and 1,916.51 is: 2,874.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.11 : 3,034.62 = 1,916.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.11/3,034.62 = 1,916.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.11x = 3,034.62 × 1,916.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.11x = 5,815,864.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,864.40/2,023.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.71

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