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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.13, 3,541.98 and 2,016.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.13, 3,541.98 and 2,016.47 is: 3,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.13 : 3,541.98 = 2,016.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.13/3,541.98 = 2,016.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.13x = 3,541.98 × 2,016.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.13x = 7,142,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,142,296.41/2,365.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.83

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