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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.43, 3,018.18 and 901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.43, 3,018.18 and 901.26 is: 1,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.43 : 3,018.18 = 901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.43/3,018.18 = 901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.43x = 3,018.18 × 901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.43x = 2,720,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,164.91/2,012.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.68

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