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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.59, 3,031.11 and 1,654.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.59, 3,031.11 and 1,654.38 is: 2,492.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.59 : 3,031.11 = 1,654.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.59/3,031.11 = 1,654.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.59x = 3,031.11 × 1,654.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.59x = 5,014,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,607.76/2,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.86

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