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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.30, 3,019.35 and 916.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.30, 3,019.35 and 916.10 is: 1,374.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.30 : 3,019.35 = 916.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.30/3,019.35 = 916.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.30x = 3,019.35 × 916.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.30x = 2,766,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,026.54/2,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.56

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