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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.66, 3,014.79 and 711.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.66, 3,014.79 and 711.88 is: 1,066.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.66 : 3,014.79 = 711.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.66/3,014.79 = 711.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.66x = 3,014.79 × 711.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.66x = 2,146,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,168.71/2,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.86

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