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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.32, 3,015.36 and 915.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.32, 3,015.36 and 915.12 is: 1,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.32 : 3,015.36 = 915.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.32/3,015.36 = 915.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.32x = 3,015.36 × 915.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.32x = 2,759,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,416.24/2,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.94

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