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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.28, 3,108.36 and 704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.28, 3,108.36 and 704.28 is: 1,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.28 : 3,108.36 = 704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.28/3,108.36 = 704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.28x = 3,108.36 × 704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.28x = 2,189,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,155.78/2,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.40

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