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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,072.32, 3,108.80 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,072.32, 3,108.80 and 704 is: 1,056.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,072.32 : 3,108.80 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,072.32/3,108.80 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,072.32x = 3,108.80 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,072.32x = 2,188,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,595.20/2,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.11

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