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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.52, 4,711.50 and 2,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.52, 4,711.50 and 2,016 is: 2,782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.52 : 4,711.50 = 2,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.52/4,711.50 = 2,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.52x = 4,711.50 × 2,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.52x = 9,498,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498,384/3,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.58

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