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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.02, 3,038.67 and 709.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.02, 3,038.67 and 709.95 is: 1,064.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.02 : 3,038.67 = 709.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.02/3,038.67 = 709.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.02x = 3,038.67 × 709.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.02x = 2,157,303.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,303.77/2,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.80

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