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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.40, 3,016.06 and 915.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.40, 3,016.06 and 915.08 is: 1,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.40 : 3,016.06 = 915.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.40/3,016.06 = 915.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.40x = 3,016.06 × 915.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.40x = 2,759,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,936.18/2,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.83

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