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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.82, 3,025.32 and 718.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.82, 3,025.32 and 718.39 is: 1,077.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.82 : 3,025.32 = 718.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.82/3,025.32 = 718.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.82x = 3,025.32 × 718.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.82x = 2,173,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,359.63/2,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.62

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