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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.26, 3,048.06 and 716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.26, 3,048.06 and 716.08 is: 1,073.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.26 : 3,048.06 = 716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.26/3,048.06 = 716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.26x = 3,048.06 × 716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.26x = 2,182,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,654.80/2,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.48

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