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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.62, 3,044.58 and 713.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.62, 3,044.58 and 713.23 is: 1,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.62 : 3,044.58 = 713.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.62/3,044.58 = 713.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.62x = 3,044.58 × 713.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.62x = 2,171,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,485.79/2,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.90

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