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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.31, 3,013.04 and 1,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.31, 3,013.04 and 1,386.50 is: 2,077.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.31 : 3,013.04 = 1,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.31/3,013.04 = 1,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.31x = 3,013.04 × 1,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.31x = 4,177,579.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,579.96/2,011.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.04

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