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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.62, 3,012.81 and 710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.62, 3,012.81 and 710.38 is: 1,065.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.62 : 3,012.81 = 710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.62/3,012.81 = 710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.62x = 3,012.81 × 710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.62x = 2,140,239.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140,239.97/2,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.00

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