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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.55, 3,017.37 and 900.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.55, 3,017.37 and 900.31 is: 1,351.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.55 : 3,017.37 = 900.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.55/3,017.37 = 900.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.55x = 3,017.37 × 900.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.55x = 2,716,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,568.38/2,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.16

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