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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.31, 3,017.42 and 915.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.31, 3,017.42 and 915.38 is: 1,373.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.31 : 3,017.42 = 915.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.31/3,017.42 = 915.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.31x = 3,017.42 × 915.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.31x = 2,762,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,085.92/2,011.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.28

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