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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.91, 3,018.70 and 885.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.91, 3,018.70 and 885.60 is: 1,328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.91 : 3,018.70 = 885.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.91/3,018.70 = 885.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.91x = 3,018.70 × 885.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.91x = 2,673,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,361.83/2,011.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.77

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