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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.92, 3,040.44 and 710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.92, 3,040.44 and 710.79 is: 1,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.92 : 3,040.44 = 710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.92/3,040.44 = 710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.92x = 3,040.44 × 710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.92x = 2,161,114.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,114.35/2,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.21

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