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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.18, 3,016.08 and 712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.18, 3,016.08 and 712.56 is: 1,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.18 : 3,016.08 = 712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.18/3,016.08 = 712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.18x = 3,016.08 × 712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.18x = 2,149,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,137.96/2,010.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.13

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