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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.41, 3,031.14 and 705.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.41, 3,031.14 and 705.13 is: 1,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.41 : 3,031.14 = 705.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.41/3,031.14 = 705.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.41x = 3,031.14 × 705.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.41x = 2,137,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,347.75/2,021.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.35

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