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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.10, 3,018.18 and 1,237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.10, 3,018.18 and 1,237.07 is: 1,855.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.10 : 3,018.18 = 1,237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.10/3,018.18 = 1,237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.10x = 3,018.18 × 1,237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.10x = 3,733,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,684.84/2,012.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.62

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