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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.60, 3,016.66 and 695.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.60, 3,016.66 and 695.02 is: 1,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.60 : 3,016.66 = 695.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.60/3,016.66 = 695.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.60x = 3,016.66 × 695.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.60x = 2,096,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,639.03/2,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.27

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