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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.73, 3,024.01 and 718.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.73, 3,024.01 and 718.03 is: 1,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.73 : 3,024.01 = 718.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.73/3,024.01 = 718.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.73x = 3,024.01 × 718.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.73x = 2,171,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,329.90/2,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.66

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