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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.81, 3,014.47 and 1,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.81, 3,014.47 and 1,087.80 is: 1,629.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.81 : 3,014.47 = 1,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.81/3,014.47 = 1,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.81x = 3,014.47 × 1,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.81x = 3,279,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,156.72/2,011.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.95

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