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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.44, 3,015.18 and 712.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.44, 3,015.18 and 712.02 is: 1,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.44 : 3,015.18 = 712.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.44/3,015.18 = 712.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.44x = 3,015.18 × 712.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.44x = 2,146,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,868.46/2,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.33

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