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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025, 3,036.29 and 708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025, 3,036.29 and 708.03 is: 1,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025 : 3,036.29 = 708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025/3,036.29 = 708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025x = 3,036.29 × 708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025x = 2,149,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,780.87/2,025
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.62

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