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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.24, 3,018.77 and 1,191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.24, 3,018.77 and 1,191.11 is: 1,786.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.24 : 3,018.77 = 1,191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.24/3,018.77 = 1,191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.24x = 3,018.77 × 1,191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.24x = 3,595,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,666.09/2,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.90

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