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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,031.89, 3,048.09 and 715.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,031.89, 3,048.09 and 715.33 is: 1,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,031.89 : 3,048.09 = 715.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,031.89/3,048.09 = 715.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,031.89x = 3,048.09 × 715.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,031.89x = 2,180,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,386.64/2,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.08

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