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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072, 3,108.48 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072, 3,108.48 and 704 is: 1,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072 : 3,108.48 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072/3,108.48 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072x = 3,108.48 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072x = 2,188,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,369.92/2,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.16

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