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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.49, 3,019.19 and 713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.49, 3,019.19 and 713.96 is: 1,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.49 : 3,019.19 = 713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.49/3,019.19 = 713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.49x = 3,019.19 × 713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.49x = 2,155,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,580.89/2,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.10

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