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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015, 3,022.61 and 716.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015, 3,022.61 and 716.57 is: 1,074.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015 : 3,022.61 = 716.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015/3,022.61 = 716.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015x = 3,022.61 × 716.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015x = 2,165,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,908.06/2,015
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.89

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