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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.30, 3,015.15 and 1,318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.30, 3,015.15 and 1,318.30 is: 1,976.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.30 : 3,015.15 = 1,318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.30/3,015.15 = 1,318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.30x = 3,015.15 × 1,318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.30x = 3,974,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,872.25/2,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.27

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