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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.82, 3,016.72 and 1,021.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.82, 3,016.72 and 1,021.20 is: 1,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.82 : 3,016.72 = 1,021.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.82/3,016.72 = 1,021.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.82x = 3,016.72 × 1,021.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.82x = 3,080,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,674.46/2,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.05

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