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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.12, 3,014.24 and 854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.12, 3,014.24 and 854.44 is: 1,280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.12 : 3,014.24 = 854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.12/3,014.24 = 854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.12x = 3,014.24 × 854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.12x = 2,575,487.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,487.23/2,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.62

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