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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.89, 3,049.59 and 716.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.89, 3,049.59 and 716.33 is: 1,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.89 : 3,049.59 = 716.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.89/3,049.59 = 716.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.89x = 3,049.59 × 716.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.89x = 2,184,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,512.80/2,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.58

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