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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.38, 3,019.11 and 713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.38, 3,019.11 and 713.92 is: 1,071.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.38 : 3,019.11 = 713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.38/3,019.11 = 713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.38x = 3,019.11 × 713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.38x = 2,155,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,403.01/2,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.07

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