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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.28, 3,013.32 and 711.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.28, 3,013.32 and 711.92 is: 1,066.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.28 : 3,013.32 = 711.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.28/3,013.32 = 711.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.28x = 3,013.32 × 711.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.28x = 2,145,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,242.77/2,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.61

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