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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.08, 3,022.02 and 716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.08, 3,022.02 and 716.26 is: 1,074.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.08 : 3,022.02 = 716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.08/3,022.02 = 716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.08x = 3,022.02 × 716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.08x = 2,164,552.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,552.05/2,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.18

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