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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,015.91, 3,023.87 and 717.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,015.91, 3,023.87 and 717.28 is: 1,075.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,015.91 : 3,023.87 = 717.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,015.91/3,023.87 = 717.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,015.91x = 3,023.87 × 717.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,015.91x = 2,168,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,950.33/2,015.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.92

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