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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,013.80, 3,020.50 and 714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,013.80, 3,020.50 and 714.36 is: 1,071.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,013.80 : 3,020.50 = 714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,013.80/3,020.50 = 714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,013.80x = 3,020.50 × 714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,013.80x = 2,157,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,724.38/2,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.47

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