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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,030.72, 3,045.28 and 714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,030.72, 3,045.28 and 714.40 is: 1,071.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,030.72 : 3,045.28 = 714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,030.72/3,045.28 = 714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,030.72x = 3,045.28 × 714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,030.72x = 2,175,548.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,548.03/2,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.32

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