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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076, 3,114.48 and 708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076, 3,114.48 and 708 is: 1,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076 : 3,114.48 = 708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076/3,114.48 = 708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076x = 3,114.48 × 708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076x = 2,205,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,051.84/2,076
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.16

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