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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.16, 3,012.24 and 1,391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.16, 3,012.24 and 1,391.13 is: 2,085.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.16 : 3,012.24 = 1,391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.16/3,012.24 = 1,391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.16x = 3,012.24 × 1,391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.16x = 4,190,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,417.43/2,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.66

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