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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.76, 3,017.02 and 713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.76, 3,017.02 and 713.32 is: 1,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.76 : 3,017.02 = 713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.76/3,017.02 = 713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.76x = 3,017.02 × 713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.76x = 2,152,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,100.71/2,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.23

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