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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.23, 3,019.56 and 1,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.23, 3,019.56 and 1,282.06 is: 1,923.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.23 : 3,019.56 = 1,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.23/3,019.56 = 1,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.23x = 3,019.56 × 1,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.23x = 3,871,257.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,257.09/2,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.86

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