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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.50, 2,775.87 and 1,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.50, 2,775.87 and 1,225.44 is: 1,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.50 : 2,775.87 = 1,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.50/2,775.87 = 1,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.50x = 2,775.87 × 1,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.50x = 3,401,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,662.13/2,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.11

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