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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028, 3,040.26 and 711.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028, 3,040.26 and 711.57 is: 1,066.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028 : 3,040.26 = 711.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028/3,040.26 = 711.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028x = 3,040.26 × 711.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028x = 2,163,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,357.81/2,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.74

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