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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.18, 3,017.49 and 695.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.18, 3,017.49 and 695.69 is: 1,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.18 : 3,017.49 = 695.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.18/3,017.49 = 695.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.18x = 3,017.49 × 695.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.18x = 2,099,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,237.62/2,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.27

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