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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.81, 3,020.45 and 781.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.81, 3,020.45 and 781.11 is: 1,171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.81 : 3,020.45 = 781.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.81/3,020.45 = 781.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.81x = 3,020.45 × 781.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.81x = 2,359,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,299.79/2,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.56

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