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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.62, 2,775.33 and 1,311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.62, 2,775.33 and 1,311.78 is: 1,809.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.62 : 2,775.33 = 1,311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.62/2,775.33 = 1,311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.62x = 2,775.33 × 1,311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.62x = 3,640,622.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,622.39/2,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.80

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