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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.25, 3,018.51 and 1,037.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.25, 3,018.51 and 1,037.63 is: 1,557.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.25 : 3,018.51 = 1,037.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.25/3,018.51 = 1,037.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.25x = 3,018.51 × 1,037.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.25x = 3,132,096.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,096.53/2,011.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.29

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