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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.49, 3,035.56 and 707.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.49, 3,035.56 and 707.61 is: 1,061.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.49 : 3,035.56 = 707.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.49/3,035.56 = 707.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.49x = 3,035.56 × 707.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.49x = 2,147,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,981.48/2,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.52

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