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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.10, 3,016.74 and 1,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.10, 3,016.74 and 1,036.94 is: 1,555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.10 : 3,016.74 = 1,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.10/3,016.74 = 1,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.10x = 3,016.74 × 1,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.10x = 3,128,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,178.38/2,011.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.46

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