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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.00, 3,019.15 and 1,087.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.00, 3,019.15 and 1,087.54 is: 1,631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.00 : 3,019.15 = 1,087.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.00/3,019.15 = 1,087.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.00x = 3,019.15 × 1,087.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.00x = 3,283,439.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,439.90/2,012.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.93

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