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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.79, 3,032.45 and 705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.79, 3,032.45 and 705.32 is: 1,057.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.79 : 3,032.45 = 705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.79/3,032.45 = 705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.79x = 3,032.45 × 705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.79x = 2,138,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,847.63/2,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.90

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