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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.70, 3,016.01 and 1,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.70, 3,016.01 and 1,550.38 is: 2,324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.70 : 3,016.01 = 1,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.70/3,016.01 = 1,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.70x = 3,016.01 × 1,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.70x = 4,675,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,954.97/2,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.38

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