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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.62, 3,018.40 and 713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.62, 3,018.40 and 713.70 is: 1,070.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.62 : 3,018.40 = 713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.62/3,018.40 = 713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.62x = 3,018.40 × 713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.62x = 2,154,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,232.08/2,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.89

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