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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.46, 3,050.01 and 717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.46, 3,050.01 and 717.03 is: 1,075.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.46 : 3,050.01 = 717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.46/3,050.01 = 717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.46x = 3,050.01 × 717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.46x = 2,186,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,948.67/2,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.48

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