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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.01, 3,022.19 and 717.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.01, 3,022.19 and 717.17 is: 1,075.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.01 : 3,022.19 = 717.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.01/3,022.19 = 717.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.01x = 3,022.19 × 717.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.01x = 2,167,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,420.42/2,016.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.11

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