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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.92, 3,018.24 and 1,087.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.92, 3,018.24 and 1,087.96 is: 1,632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.92 : 3,018.24 = 1,087.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.92/3,018.24 = 1,087.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.92x = 3,018.24 × 1,087.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.92x = 3,283,724.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,724.39/2,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.13

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