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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.30, 3,018.15 and 713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.30, 3,018.15 and 713.46 is: 1,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.30 : 3,018.15 = 713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.30/3,018.15 = 713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.30x = 3,018.15 × 713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.30x = 2,153,329.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,329.30/2,012.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.08

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