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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.61, 3,018.69 and 1,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.61, 3,018.69 and 1,087.80 is: 1,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.61 : 3,018.69 = 1,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.61/3,018.69 = 1,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.61x = 3,018.69 × 1,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.61x = 3,283,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,730.98/2,011.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.39

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