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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.26, 3,017.61 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.26, 3,017.61 and 712.92 is: 1,069.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.26 : 3,017.61 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.26/3,017.61 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.26x = 3,017.61 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.26x = 2,151,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,314.52/2,011.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.64

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