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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.74, 3,017.68 and 1,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.74, 3,017.68 and 1,134.12 is: 1,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.74 : 3,017.68 = 1,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.74/3,017.68 = 1,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.74x = 3,017.68 × 1,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.74x = 3,422,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,411.24/2,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.22

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