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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.28, 3,044.24 and 713.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.28, 3,044.24 and 713.38 is: 1,070.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.28 : 3,044.24 = 713.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.28/3,044.24 = 713.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.28x = 3,044.24 × 713.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.28x = 2,171,699.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,699.93/2,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.18

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