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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.59, 3,017.39 and 916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.59, 3,017.39 and 916.27 is: 1,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.59 : 3,017.39 = 916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.59/3,017.39 = 916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.59x = 3,017.39 × 916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.59x = 2,764,724.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,724.27/2,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.40

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