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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.12, 3,020 and 1,089.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.12, 3,020 and 1,089.12 is: 1,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.12 : 3,020 = 1,089.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.12/3,020 = 1,089.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.12x = 3,020 × 1,089.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.12x = 3,289,142.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,142.40/2,013.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.85

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