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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.02, 3,043.17 and 712.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.02, 3,043.17 and 712.95 is: 1,069.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.02 : 3,043.17 = 712.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.02/3,043.17 = 712.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.02x = 3,043.17 × 712.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.02x = 2,169,628.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,628.05/2,029.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.30

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