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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.20, 3,015.99 and 840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.20, 3,015.99 and 840.44 is: 1,260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.20 : 3,015.99 = 840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.20/3,015.99 = 840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.20x = 3,015.99 × 840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.20x = 2,534,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,743.56/2,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.31

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