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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.45, 3,041.06 and 710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.45, 3,041.06 and 710.79 is: 1,066.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.45 : 3,041.06 = 710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.45/3,041.06 = 710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.45x = 3,041.06 × 710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.45x = 2,161,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,561.18/2,027.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.15

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