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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.32, 3,026.07 and 718.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.32, 3,026.07 and 718.89 is: 1,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.32 : 3,026.07 = 718.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.32/3,026.07 = 718.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.32x = 3,026.07 × 718.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.32x = 2,175,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,411.46/2,017.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.37

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