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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.60, 3,016.32 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.60, 3,016.32 and 712.92 is: 1,069.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.60 : 3,016.32 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.60/3,016.32 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.60x = 3,016.32 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.60x = 2,150,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,394.85/2,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.53

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