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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.38, 3,024.12 and 700.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.38, 3,024.12 and 700.03 is: 1,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.38 : 3,024.12 = 700.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.38/3,024.12 = 700.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.38x = 3,024.12 × 700.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.38x = 2,116,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,974.72/2,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.89

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