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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.08, 3,049.70 and 716.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.08, 3,049.70 and 716.84 is: 1,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.08 : 3,049.70 = 716.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.08/3,049.70 = 716.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.08x = 3,049.70 × 716.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.08x = 2,186,146.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,146.95/2,033.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.29

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