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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.54, 3,044.44 and 713.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.54, 3,044.44 and 713.13 is: 1,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.54 : 3,044.44 = 713.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.54/3,044.44 = 713.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.54x = 3,044.44 × 713.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.54x = 2,171,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,081.50/2,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.74

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