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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.32, 3,014.39 and 711.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.32, 3,014.39 and 711.70 is: 1,067.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.32 : 3,014.39 = 711.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.32/3,014.39 = 711.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.32x = 3,014.39 × 711.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.32x = 2,145,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,344.24/2,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.70

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