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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.30, 3,024.26 and 717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.30, 3,024.26 and 717.70 is: 1,076.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.30 : 3,024.26 = 717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.30/3,024.26 = 717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.30x = 3,024.26 × 717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.30x = 2,170,511.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,511.40/2,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.48

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