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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.13, 3,016.49 and 915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.13, 3,016.49 and 915.20 is: 1,372.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.13 : 3,016.49 = 915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.13/3,016.49 = 915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.13x = 3,016.49 × 915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.13x = 2,760,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,671.99/2,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.70

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