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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.68, 3,017.76 and 713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.68, 3,017.76 and 713.28 is: 1,070.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.68 : 3,017.76 = 713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.68/3,017.76 = 713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.68x = 3,017.76 × 713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.68x = 2,152,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,507.85/2,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.01

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