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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.80, 3,021.18 and 1,195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.80, 3,021.18 and 1,195.21 is: 1,794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.80 : 3,021.18 = 1,195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.80/3,021.18 = 1,195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.80x = 3,021.18 × 1,195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.80x = 3,610,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,923.47/2,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.87

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