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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.78, 3,044.66 and 714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.78, 3,044.66 and 714.50 is: 1,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.78 : 3,044.66 = 714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.78/3,044.66 = 714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.78x = 3,044.66 × 714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.78x = 2,175,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,416.78/2,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.75

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