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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.39, 3,052.03 and 718.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.39, 3,052.03 and 718.09 is: 1,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.39 : 3,052.03 = 718.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.39/3,052.03 = 718.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.39x = 3,052.03 × 718.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.39x = 2,191,622.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,622.80/2,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.29

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