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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.68, 3,018.78 and 713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.68, 3,018.78 and 713.16 is: 1,070.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.68 : 3,018.78 = 713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.68/3,018.78 = 713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.68x = 3,018.78 × 713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.68x = 2,152,873.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,873.14/2,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.19

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