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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.94, 3,048.54 and 716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.94, 3,048.54 and 716.28 is: 1,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.94 : 3,048.54 = 716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.94/3,048.54 = 716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.94x = 3,048.54 × 716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.94x = 2,183,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,608.23/2,032.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.11

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