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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.78, 3,021.08 and 715.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.78, 3,021.08 and 715.35 is: 1,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.78 : 3,021.08 = 715.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.78/3,021.08 = 715.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.78x = 3,021.08 × 715.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.78x = 2,161,129.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,129.58/2,013.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.17

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