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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.74, 3,014.58 and 711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.74, 3,014.58 and 711.22 is: 1,066.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.74 : 3,014.58 = 711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.74/3,014.58 = 711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.74x = 3,014.58 × 711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.74x = 2,144,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,029.59/2,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.82

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