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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.03, 3,022.95 and 716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.03, 3,022.95 and 716.60 is: 1,075.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.03 : 3,022.95 = 716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.03/3,022.95 = 716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.03x = 3,022.95 × 716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.03x = 2,166,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,245.97/2,015.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.04

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