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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.70, 3,017.40 and 841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.70, 3,017.40 and 841.40 is: 1,262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.70 : 3,017.40 = 841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.70/3,017.40 = 841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.70x = 3,017.40 × 841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.70x = 2,538,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,840.36/2,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.04

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