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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.74, 3,014.28 and 710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.74, 3,014.28 and 710.92 is: 1,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.74 : 3,014.28 = 710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.74/3,014.28 = 710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.74x = 3,014.28 × 710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.74x = 2,142,911.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,911.94/2,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.26

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