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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.14, 3,016.47 and 915.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.14, 3,016.47 and 915.21 is: 1,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.14 : 3,016.47 = 915.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.14/3,016.47 = 915.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.14x = 3,016.47 × 915.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.14x = 2,760,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,703.51/2,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.71

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