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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.82, 3,042.04 and 711.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.82, 3,042.04 and 711.93 is: 1,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.82 : 3,042.04 = 711.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.82/3,042.04 = 711.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.82x = 3,042.04 × 711.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.82x = 2,165,719.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,719.54/2,027.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.00

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