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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.88, 3,018.80 and 1,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.88, 3,018.80 and 1,135.74 is: 1,703.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.88 : 3,018.80 = 1,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.88/3,018.80 = 1,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.88x = 3,018.80 × 1,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.88x = 3,428,571.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,571.91/2,012.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.32

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