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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.60, 3,014.02 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.60, 3,014.02 and 710.92 is: 1,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.60 : 3,014.02 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.60/3,014.02 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.60x = 3,014.02 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.60x = 2,142,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,727.10/2,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.25

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