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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.37, 3,015.05 and 971.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.37, 3,015.05 and 971.07 is: 1,455.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.37 : 3,015.05 = 971.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.37/3,015.05 = 971.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.37x = 3,015.05 × 971.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.37x = 2,927,819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,819.75/2,011.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.64

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