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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.44, 3,020.26 and 715.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.44, 3,020.26 and 715.01 is: 1,072.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.44 : 3,020.26 = 715.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.44/3,020.26 = 715.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.44x = 3,020.26 × 715.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.44x = 2,159,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,506.76/2,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.55

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