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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.38, 3,010.98 and 1,359.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.38, 3,010.98 and 1,359.88 is: 2,034.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.38 : 3,010.98 = 1,359.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.38/3,010.98 = 1,359.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.38x = 3,010.98 × 1,359.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.38x = 4,094,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094,571.48/2,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.69

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