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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.98, 3,038.92 and 709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.98, 3,038.92 and 709.99 is: 1,064.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.98 : 3,038.92 = 709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.98/3,038.92 = 709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.98x = 3,038.92 × 709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.98x = 2,157,593.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,593.44/2,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.44

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