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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.73, 3,025.42 and 700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.73, 3,025.42 and 700.14 is: 1,050.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.73 : 3,025.42 = 700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.73/3,025.42 = 700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.73x = 3,025.42 × 700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.73x = 2,118,227.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,227.15/2,016.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.33

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