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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.92, 3,018 and 696.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.92, 3,018 and 696.34 is: 1,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.92 : 3,018 = 696.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.92/3,018 = 696.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.92x = 3,018 × 696.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.92x = 2,101,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,554.12/2,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.03

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