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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.18, 3,017.58 and 713.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.18, 3,017.58 and 713.56 is: 1,070.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.18 : 3,017.58 = 713.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.18/3,017.58 = 713.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.18x = 3,017.58 × 713.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.18x = 2,153,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,224.38/2,011.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.63

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