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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.08, 3,051.44 and 718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.08, 3,051.44 and 718.01 is: 1,077.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.08 : 3,051.44 = 718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.08/3,051.44 = 718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.08x = 3,051.44 × 718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.08x = 2,190,945.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,945.59/2,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.12

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