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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.36, 3,020.12 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.36, 3,020.12 and 714.80 is: 1,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.36 : 3,020.12 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.36/3,020.12 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.36x = 3,020.12 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.36x = 2,158,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,781.78/2,013.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.23

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