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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.17, 3,033.14 and 704.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.17, 3,033.14 and 704.93 is: 1,057.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.17 : 3,033.14 = 704.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.17/3,033.14 = 704.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.17x = 3,033.14 × 704.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.17x = 2,138,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,142.04/2,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.88

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