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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.19, 3,020.37 and 714.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.19, 3,020.37 and 714.76 is: 1,072.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.19 : 3,020.37 = 714.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.19/3,020.37 = 714.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.19x = 3,020.37 × 714.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.19x = 2,158,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,839.66/2,013.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.35

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