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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.12, 3,017.46 and 1,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.12, 3,017.46 and 1,624.72 is: 2,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.12 : 3,017.46 = 1,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.12/3,017.46 = 1,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.12x = 3,017.46 × 1,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.12x = 4,902,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,527.61/2,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.71

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