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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.06, 3,040.64 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.06, 3,040.64 and 711.52 is: 1,066.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.06 : 3,040.64 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.06/3,040.64 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.06x = 3,040.64 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.06x = 2,163,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,476.17/2,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.77

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