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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.48, 3,044.52 and 713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.48, 3,044.52 and 713.60 is: 1,069.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.48 : 3,044.52 = 713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.48/3,044.52 = 713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.48x = 3,044.52 × 713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.48x = 2,172,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,569.47/2,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.98

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