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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.80, 3,017.61 and 695.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.80, 3,017.61 and 695.70 is: 1,043.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.80 : 3,017.61 = 695.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.80/3,017.61 = 695.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.80x = 3,017.61 × 695.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.80x = 2,099,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,351.28/2,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.52

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