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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.16, 4,197.36 and 2,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.16, 4,197.36 and 2,016 is: 3,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.16 : 4,197.36 = 2,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.16/4,197.36 = 2,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.16x = 4,197.36 × 2,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.16x = 8,461,877.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,461,877.76/2,798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.09

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