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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.15, 3,023.73 and 716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.15, 3,023.73 and 716.72 is: 1,075.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.15 : 3,023.73 = 716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.15/3,023.73 = 716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.15x = 3,023.73 × 716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.15x = 2,167,152.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,152.65/2,015.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.43

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