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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.51, 3,011.01 and 1,232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.51, 3,011.01 and 1,232.35 is: 1,843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.51 : 3,011.01 = 1,232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.51/3,011.01 = 1,232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.51x = 3,011.01 × 1,232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.51x = 3,710,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,606.02/2,012.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.77

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