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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.77, 3,024.08 and 700.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.77, 3,024.08 and 700.19 is: 1,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.77 : 3,024.08 = 700.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.77/3,024.08 = 700.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.77x = 3,024.08 × 700.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.77x = 2,117,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,411.95/2,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.91

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