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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.47, 3,016.24 and 1,178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.47, 3,016.24 and 1,178.75 is: 1,767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.47 : 3,016.24 = 1,178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.47/3,016.24 = 1,178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.47x = 3,016.24 × 1,178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.47x = 3,555,397.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,397.49/2,011.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.57

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