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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.35, 3,019.57 and 714.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.35, 3,019.57 and 714.83 is: 1,072.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.35 : 3,019.57 = 714.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.35/3,019.57 = 714.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.35x = 3,019.57 × 714.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.35x = 2,158,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,462.34/2,013.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.08

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