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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.89, 2,772.32 and 1,451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.89, 2,772.32 and 1,451.37 is: 1,999.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.89 : 2,772.32 = 1,451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.89/2,772.32 = 1,451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.89x = 2,772.32 × 1,451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.89x = 4,023,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,654.82/2,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.94

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