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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.02, 3,013.54 and 710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.02, 3,013.54 and 710.60 is: 1,065.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.02 : 3,013.54 = 710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.02/3,013.54 = 710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.02x = 3,013.54 × 710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.02x = 2,141,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,421.52/2,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.90

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