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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.15, 3,016.68 and 1,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.15, 3,016.68 and 1,492.32 is: 2,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.15 : 3,016.68 = 1,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.15/3,016.68 = 1,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.15x = 3,016.68 × 1,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.15x = 4,501,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501,851.90/2,013.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.22

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