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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.20, 3,019.28 and 714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.20, 3,019.28 and 714.48 is: 1,071.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.20 : 3,019.28 = 714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.20/3,019.28 = 714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.20x = 3,019.28 × 714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.20x = 2,157,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,215.17/2,013.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.54

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