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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.82, 3,016.99 and 695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.82, 3,016.99 and 695.24 is: 1,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.82 : 3,016.99 = 695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.82/3,016.99 = 695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.82x = 3,016.99 × 695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.82x = 2,097,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,532.13/2,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.60

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