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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.87, 3,017.27 and 712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.87, 3,017.27 and 712.95 is: 1,069.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.87 : 3,017.27 = 712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.87/3,017.27 = 712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.87x = 3,017.27 × 712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.87x = 2,151,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,159.08/2,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.77

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