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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.12, 3,040.71 and 710.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.12, 3,040.71 and 710.83 is: 1,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.12 : 3,040.71 = 710.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.12/3,040.71 = 710.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.12x = 3,040.71 × 710.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.12x = 2,161,420.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,420.29/2,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.25

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