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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.02, 3,022.72 and 716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.02, 3,022.72 and 716.18 is: 1,074.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.02 : 3,022.72 = 716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.02/3,022.72 = 716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.02x = 3,022.72 × 716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.02x = 2,164,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,811.61/2,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.34

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