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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.26, 3,018.52 and 1,037.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.26, 3,018.52 and 1,037.64 is: 1,557.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.26 : 3,018.52 = 1,037.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.26/3,018.52 = 1,037.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.26x = 3,018.52 × 1,037.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.26x = 3,132,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,137.09/2,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.30

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