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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.96, 3,018.56 and 695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.96, 3,018.56 and 695.74 is: 1,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.96 : 3,018.56 = 695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.96/3,018.56 = 695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.96x = 3,018.56 × 695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.96x = 2,100,129.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,129.46/2,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.82

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