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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.85, 3,018.20 and 714.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.85, 3,018.20 and 714.17 is: 1,071.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.85 : 3,018.20 = 714.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.85/3,018.20 = 714.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.85x = 3,018.20 × 714.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.85x = 2,155,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,504.32/2,011.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.40

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