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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010, 3,014.28 and 711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010, 3,014.28 and 711.12 is: 1,066.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010 : 3,014.28 = 711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010/3,014.28 = 711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010x = 3,014.28 × 711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010x = 2,143,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,514.79/2,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.43

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