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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.05, 3,014.81 and 712.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.05, 3,014.81 and 712.43 is: 1,068.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.05 : 3,014.81 = 712.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.05/3,014.81 = 712.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.05x = 3,014.81 × 712.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.05x = 2,147,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,837.53/2,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.55

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