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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.51, 3,043.98 and 713.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.51, 3,043.98 and 713.02 is: 1,069.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.51 : 3,043.98 = 713.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.51/3,043.98 = 713.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.51x = 3,043.98 × 713.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.51x = 2,170,418.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,418.62/2,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.43

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