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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.80, 3,017.40 and 712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.80, 3,017.40 and 712.96 is: 1,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.80 : 3,017.40 = 712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.80/3,017.40 = 712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.80x = 3,017.40 × 712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.80x = 2,151,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,285.50/2,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.33

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