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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.74, 3,017.28 and 712.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.74, 3,017.28 and 712.92 is: 1,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.74 : 3,017.28 = 712.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.74/3,017.28 = 712.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.74x = 3,017.28 × 712.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.74x = 2,151,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,079.26/2,011.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.26

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