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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.82, 3,032.82 and 705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.82, 3,032.82 and 705.54 is: 1,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.82 : 3,032.82 = 705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.82/3,032.82 = 705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.82x = 3,032.82 × 705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.82x = 2,139,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,775.82/2,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.34

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