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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.62, 3,016.84 and 695.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.62, 3,016.84 and 695.03 is: 1,042.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.62 : 3,016.84 = 695.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.62/3,016.84 = 695.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.62x = 3,016.84 × 695.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.62x = 2,096,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,779.22/2,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.34

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