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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.45, 3,052.01 and 718.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.45, 3,052.01 and 718.15 is: 1,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.45 : 3,052.01 = 718.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.45/3,052.01 = 718.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.45x = 3,052.01 × 718.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.45x = 2,191,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,800.87/2,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.34

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