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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.36, 3,020.24 and 715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.36, 3,020.24 and 715.20 is: 1,072.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.36 : 3,020.24 = 715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.36/3,020.24 = 715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.36x = 3,020.24 × 715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.36x = 2,160,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,075.65/2,013.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.87

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