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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.56, 3,018.84 and 1,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.56, 3,018.84 and 1,037.52 is: 1,557.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.56 : 3,018.84 = 1,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.56/3,018.84 = 1,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.56x = 3,018.84 × 1,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.56x = 3,132,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,106.88/2,011.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.05

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