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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.30, 3,012.27 and 1,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.30, 3,012.27 and 1,955.94 is: 2,929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.30 : 3,012.27 = 1,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.30/3,012.27 = 1,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.30x = 3,012.27 × 1,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.30x = 5,891,819.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,819.38/2,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.36

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