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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.12, 3,016.05 and 1,036.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.12, 3,016.05 and 1,036.91 is: 1,555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.12 : 3,016.05 = 1,036.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.12/3,016.05 = 1,036.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.12x = 3,016.05 × 1,036.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.12x = 3,127,368.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,368.64/2,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.81

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