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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.66, 3,052.59 and 700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.66, 3,052.59 and 700.79 is: 1,051.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.66 : 3,052.59 = 700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.66/3,052.59 = 700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.66x = 3,052.59 × 700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.66x = 2,139,232.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,139,232.18/2,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.40

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