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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.12, 3,016.08 and 1,087.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.12, 3,016.08 and 1,087.46 is: 1,630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.12 : 3,016.08 = 1,087.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.12/3,016.08 = 1,087.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.12x = 3,016.08 × 1,087.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.12x = 3,279,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,851.28/2,012.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.05

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