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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.58, 3,013.44 and 1,036.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.58, 3,013.44 and 1,036.15 is: 1,552.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.58 : 3,013.44 = 1,036.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.58/3,013.44 = 1,036.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.58x = 3,013.44 × 1,036.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.58x = 3,122,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,375.86/2,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.97

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