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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.02, 3,017.18 and 1,191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.02, 3,017.18 and 1,191.98 is: 1,786.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.02 : 3,017.18 = 1,191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.02/3,017.18 = 1,191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.02x = 3,017.18 × 1,191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.02x = 3,596,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,403.13/2,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.58

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