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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.51, 3,003.50 and 1,801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.51, 3,003.50 and 1,801.92 is: 2,690.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.51 : 3,003.50 = 1,801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.51/3,003.50 = 1,801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.51x = 3,003.50 × 1,801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.51x = 5,412,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,067.85/2,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,690.55

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