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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.69, 3,016.62 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.69, 3,016.62 and 712.26 is: 1,068.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.69 : 3,016.62 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.69/3,016.62 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.69x = 3,016.62 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.69x = 2,148,617.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,617.76/2,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.60

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