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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.50, 3,018.42 and 841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.50, 3,018.42 and 841.32 is: 1,262.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.50 : 3,018.42 = 841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.50/3,018.42 = 841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.50x = 3,018.42 × 841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.50x = 2,539,457.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,457.11/2,011.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.47

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