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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,900.91, 4,004.24 and 2,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,900.91, 4,004.24 and 2,016.75 is: 2,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,900.91 : 4,004.24 = 2,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,900.91/4,004.24 = 2,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,900.91x = 4,004.24 × 2,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,900.91x = 8,075,540.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,075,540.94/2,900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.80

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