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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.30, 3,043.20 and 712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.30, 3,043.20 and 712.16 is: 1,068.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.30 : 3,043.20 = 712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.30/3,043.20 = 712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.30x = 3,043.20 × 712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.30x = 2,167,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,245.31/2,028.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.50

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