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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.69, 3,025.62 and 718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.69, 3,025.62 and 718.26 is: 1,077.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.69 : 3,025.62 = 718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.69/3,025.62 = 718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.69x = 3,025.62 × 718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.69x = 2,173,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,181.82/2,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.60

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