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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.40, 3,017.48 and 713.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.40, 3,017.48 and 713.78 is: 1,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.40 : 3,017.48 = 713.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.40/3,017.48 = 713.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.40x = 3,017.48 × 713.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.40x = 2,153,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,798.22/2,011.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.80

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