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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.72, 3,050.72 and 717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.72, 3,050.72 and 717.32 is: 1,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.72 : 3,050.72 = 717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.72/3,050.72 = 717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.72x = 3,050.72 × 717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.72x = 2,188,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,342.47/2,033.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.03

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