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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.57, 3,021.57 and 714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.57, 3,021.57 and 714.94 is: 1,072.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.57 : 3,021.57 = 714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.57/3,021.57 = 714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.57x = 3,021.57 × 714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.57x = 2,160,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,233.70/2,013.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.84

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