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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.98, 3,029.62 and 705.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.98, 3,029.62 and 705.03 is: 1,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.98 : 3,029.62 = 705.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.98/3,029.62 = 705.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.98x = 3,029.62 × 705.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.98x = 2,135,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,972.99/2,021.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.38

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