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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.63, 3,018.94 and 714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.63, 3,018.94 and 714.13 is: 1,071.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.63 : 3,018.94 = 714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.63/3,018.94 = 714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.63x = 3,018.94 × 714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.63x = 2,155,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,906.29/2,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.19

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