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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.70, 3,016.71 and 1,191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.70, 3,016.71 and 1,191.66 is: 1,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.70 : 3,016.71 = 1,191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.70/3,016.71 = 1,191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.70x = 3,016.71 × 1,191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.70x = 3,594,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,892.64/2,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.10

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