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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.49, 3,051.54 and 717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.49, 3,051.54 and 717.96 is: 1,076.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.49 : 3,051.54 = 717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.49/3,051.54 = 717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.49x = 3,051.54 × 717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.49x = 2,190,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,883.66/2,034.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.87

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