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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.65, 3,020.78 and 714.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.65, 3,020.78 and 714.81 is: 1,072.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.65 : 3,020.78 = 714.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.65/3,020.78 = 714.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.65x = 3,020.78 × 714.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.65x = 2,159,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,283.75/2,013.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.32

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