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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.10, 3,019.01 and 714.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.10, 3,019.01 and 714.26 is: 1,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.10 : 3,019.01 = 714.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.10/3,019.01 = 714.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.10x = 3,019.01 × 714.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.10x = 2,156,358.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,358.08/2,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.16

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