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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.67, 3,023.54 and 717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.67, 3,023.54 and 717.11 is: 1,075.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.67 : 3,023.54 = 717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.67/3,023.54 = 717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.67x = 3,023.54 × 717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.67x = 2,168,210.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,210.77/2,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.68

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