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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.62, 3,025.31 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.62, 3,025.31 and 700.32 is: 1,050.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.62 : 3,025.31 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.62/3,025.31 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.62x = 3,025.31 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.62x = 2,118,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,674.03/2,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.61

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