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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.40, 3,018.80 and 696.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.40, 3,018.80 and 696.24 is: 1,044.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.40 : 3,018.80 = 696.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.40/3,018.80 = 696.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.40x = 3,018.80 × 696.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.40x = 2,101,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,811.05/2,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.43

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