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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.19, 3,023.37 and 716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.19, 3,023.37 and 716.76 is: 1,075.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.19 : 3,023.37 = 716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.19/3,023.37 = 716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.19x = 3,023.37 × 716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.19x = 2,167,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,030.68/2,015.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.35

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