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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.38, 3,013.68 and 710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.38, 3,013.68 and 710.96 is: 1,065.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.38 : 3,013.68 = 710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.38/3,013.68 = 710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.38x = 3,013.68 × 710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.38x = 2,142,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,605.93/2,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.77

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