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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.53, 3,025.23 and 718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.53, 3,025.23 and 718 is: 1,077.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.53 : 3,025.23 = 718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.53/3,025.23 = 718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.53x = 3,025.23 × 718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.53x = 2,172,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,115.14/2,016.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.15

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