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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.06, 3,018.49 and 695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.06, 3,018.49 and 695.86 is: 1,043.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.06 : 3,018.49 = 695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.06/3,018.49 = 695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.06x = 3,018.49 × 695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.06x = 2,100,437.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,437.17/2,012.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.93

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