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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.50, 3,014.69 and 1,074.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.50, 3,014.69 and 1,074.87 is: 1,610.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.50 : 3,014.69 = 1,074.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.50/3,014.69 = 1,074.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.50x = 3,014.69 × 1,074.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.50x = 3,240,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,394.47/2,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.93

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