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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.04, 2,772.36 and 1,487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.04, 2,772.36 and 1,487.16 is: 2,049.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.04 : 2,772.36 = 1,487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.04/2,772.36 = 1,487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.04x = 2,772.36 × 1,487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.04x = 4,122,942.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,942.90/2,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.14

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