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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.04, 3,015.12 and 914.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.04, 3,015.12 and 914.84 is: 1,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.04 : 3,015.12 = 914.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.04/3,015.12 = 914.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.04x = 3,015.12 × 914.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.04x = 2,758,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,352.38/2,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.60

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