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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.12, 3,009.96 and 1,521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.12, 3,009.96 and 1,521.46 is: 2,277.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.12 : 3,009.96 = 1,521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.12/3,009.96 = 1,521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.12x = 3,009.96 × 1,521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.12x = 4,579,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,533.74/2,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,277.11

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