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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.03, 3,033.11 and 1,878.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.03, 3,033.11 and 1,878.23 is: 2,831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.03 : 3,033.11 = 1,878.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.03/3,033.11 = 1,878.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.03x = 3,033.11 × 1,878.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.03x = 5,696,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,878.20/2,012.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.41

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