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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.50, 3,016.98 and 915.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.50, 3,016.98 and 915.57 is: 1,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.50 : 3,016.98 = 915.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.50/3,016.98 = 915.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.50x = 3,016.98 × 915.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.50x = 2,762,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,256.38/2,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.23

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