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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.81, 3,047.81 and 715.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.81, 3,047.81 and 715.39 is: 1,073.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.81 : 3,047.81 = 715.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.81/3,047.81 = 715.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.81x = 3,047.81 × 715.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.81x = 2,180,372.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,372.80/2,031.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.12

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