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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.23, 3,018.14 and 841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.23, 3,018.14 and 841.81 is: 1,262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.23 : 3,018.14 = 841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.23/3,018.14 = 841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.23x = 3,018.14 × 841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.23x = 2,540,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,702.23/2,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.63

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