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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.04, 3,017.36 and 1,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.04, 3,017.36 and 1,037.76 is: 1,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.04 : 3,017.36 = 1,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.04/3,017.36 = 1,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.04x = 3,017.36 × 1,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.04x = 3,131,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,295.51/2,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.05

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