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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.75, 3,017.99 and 841.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.75, 3,017.99 and 841.49 is: 1,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.75 : 3,017.99 = 841.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.75/3,017.99 = 841.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.75x = 3,017.99 × 841.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.75x = 2,539,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,606.74/2,012.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.76

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