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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.14, 3,018.18 and 713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.14, 3,018.18 and 713.62 is: 1,070.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.14 : 3,018.18 = 713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.14/3,018.18 = 713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.14x = 3,018.18 × 713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.14x = 2,153,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,833.61/2,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.42

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