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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.14, 3,040.95 and 710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.14, 3,040.95 and 710.49 is: 1,065.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.14 : 3,040.95 = 710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.14/3,040.95 = 710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.14x = 3,040.95 × 710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.14x = 2,160,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,564.57/2,027.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.82

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