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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.34, 3,014.89 and 711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.34, 3,014.89 and 711.50 is: 1,067.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.34 : 3,014.89 = 711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.34/3,014.89 = 711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.34x = 3,014.89 × 711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.34x = 2,145,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,094.24/2,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.03

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