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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.13, 3,017.40 and 1,462.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.13, 3,017.40 and 1,462.35 is: 2,194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.13 : 3,017.40 = 1,462.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.13/3,017.40 = 1,462.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.13x = 3,017.40 × 1,462.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.13x = 4,412,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,494.89/2,011.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.04

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