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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.79, 3,025.56 and 700.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.79, 3,025.56 and 700.49 is: 1,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.79 : 3,025.56 = 700.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.79/3,025.56 = 700.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.79x = 3,025.56 × 700.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.79x = 2,119,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,373.37/2,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.87

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