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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.08, 3,025.08 and 718.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.08, 3,025.08 and 718.44 is: 1,077.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.08 : 3,025.08 = 718.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.08/3,025.08 = 718.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.08x = 3,025.08 × 718.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.08x = 2,173,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,338.48/2,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.47

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