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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.78, 3,016.08 and 1,307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.78, 3,016.08 and 1,307.50 is: 1,960.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.78 : 3,016.08 = 1,307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.78/3,016.08 = 1,307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.78x = 3,016.08 × 1,307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.78x = 3,943,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,524.60/2,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.22

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