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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.52, 3,017.82 and 713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.52, 3,017.82 and 713 is: 1,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.52 : 3,017.82 = 713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.52/3,017.82 = 713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.52x = 3,017.82 × 713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.52x = 2,151,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,705.66/2,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.69

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