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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.09, 3,016.01 and 1,036.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.09, 3,016.01 and 1,036.89 is: 1,555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.09 : 3,016.01 = 1,036.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.09/3,016.01 = 1,036.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.09x = 3,016.01 × 1,036.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.09x = 3,127,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,265.42/2,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.78

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