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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.17, 3,020.99 and 780.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.17, 3,020.99 and 780.71 is: 1,171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.17 : 3,020.99 = 780.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.17/3,020.99 = 780.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.17x = 3,020.99 × 780.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.17x = 2,358,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,498.09/2,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.54

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