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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.54, 3,017.15 and 841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.54, 3,017.15 and 841.12 is: 1,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.54 : 3,017.15 = 841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.54/3,017.15 = 841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.54x = 3,017.15 × 841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.54x = 2,537,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,785.21/2,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.61

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