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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.66, 3,016.01 and 1,321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.66, 3,016.01 and 1,321.66 is: 1,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.66 : 3,016.01 = 1,321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.66/3,016.01 = 1,321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.66x = 3,016.01 × 1,321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.66x = 3,986,139.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,139.78/2,010.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.50

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