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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.80, 3,047.96 and 715.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.80, 3,047.96 and 715.46 is: 1,073.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.80 : 3,047.96 = 715.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.80/3,047.96 = 715.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.80x = 3,047.96 × 715.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.80x = 2,180,693.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,693.46/2,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.28

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