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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.30, 3,013.76 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.30, 3,013.76 and 710.70 is: 1,065.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.30 : 3,013.76 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.30/3,013.76 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.30x = 3,013.76 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.30x = 2,141,879.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,879.23/2,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.98

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