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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.64, 3,044.46 and 713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.64, 3,044.46 and 713.32 is: 1,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.64 : 3,044.46 = 713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.64/3,044.46 = 713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.64x = 3,044.46 × 713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.64x = 2,171,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,674.21/2,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.98

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