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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.28, 3,048.04 and 716.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.28, 3,048.04 and 716.31 is: 1,073.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.28 : 3,048.04 = 716.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.28/3,048.04 = 716.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.28x = 3,048.04 × 716.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.28x = 2,183,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,340.41/2,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.80

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