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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.74, 4,161.83 and 2,022.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.74, 4,161.83 and 2,022.33 is: 2,789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.74 : 4,161.83 = 2,022.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.74/4,161.83 = 2,022.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.74x = 4,161.83 × 2,022.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.74x = 8,416,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,583.55/3,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,789.96

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