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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.60, 3,016.56 and 1,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.60, 3,016.56 and 1,245.60 is: 1,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.60 : 3,016.56 = 1,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.60/3,016.56 = 1,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.60x = 3,016.56 × 1,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.60x = 3,757,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,427.14/2,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.02

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