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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.42, 3,015.10 and 1,319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.42, 3,015.10 and 1,319.48 is: 1,977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.42 : 3,015.10 = 1,319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.42/3,015.10 = 1,319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.42x = 3,015.10 × 1,319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.42x = 3,978,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,978,364.15/2,011.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.89

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