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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.44, 3,015.92 and 711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.44, 3,015.92 and 711.72 is: 1,067.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.44 : 3,015.92 = 711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.44/3,015.92 = 711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.44x = 3,015.92 × 711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.44x = 2,146,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,490.58/2,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.67

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