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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.14, 3,017.61 and 713.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.14, 3,017.61 and 713.63 is: 1,069.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.14 : 3,017.61 = 713.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.14/3,017.61 = 713.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.14x = 3,017.61 × 713.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.14x = 2,153,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,441.94/2,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.70

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