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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.59, 3,018.27 and 713.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.59, 3,018.27 and 713.75 is: 1,070.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.59 : 3,018.27 = 713.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.59/3,018.27 = 713.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.59x = 3,018.27 × 713.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.59x = 2,154,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,290.21/2,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.41

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