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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.16, 3,025.23 and 718.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.16, 3,025.23 and 718.63 is: 1,077.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.16 : 3,025.23 = 718.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.16/3,025.23 = 718.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.16x = 3,025.23 × 718.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.16x = 2,174,021.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,021.03/2,017.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.76

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