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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.52, 3,040.92 and 711.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.52, 3,040.92 and 711.45 is: 1,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.52 : 3,040.92 = 711.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.52/3,040.92 = 711.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.52x = 3,040.92 × 711.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.52x = 2,163,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,462.53/2,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.05

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