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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.35, 3,017.75 and 1,086.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.35, 3,017.75 and 1,086.84 is: 1,629.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.35 : 3,017.75 = 1,086.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.35/3,017.75 = 1,086.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.35x = 3,017.75 × 1,086.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.35x = 3,279,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,805.98/2,013.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.03

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