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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.66, 3,046.29 and 714.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.66, 3,046.29 and 714.75 is: 1,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.66 : 3,046.29 = 714.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.66/3,046.29 = 714.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.66x = 3,046.29 × 714.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.66x = 2,177,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,335.78/2,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.23

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