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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.14, 3,044.87 and 714.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.14, 3,044.87 and 714.87 is: 1,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.14 : 3,044.87 = 714.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.14/3,044.87 = 714.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.14x = 3,044.87 × 714.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.14x = 2,176,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,674.75/2,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.18

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