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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.72, 3,026.94 and 719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.72, 3,026.94 and 719.14 is: 1,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.72 : 3,026.94 = 719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.72/3,026.94 = 719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.72x = 3,026.94 × 719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.72x = 2,176,793.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,793.63/2,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.84

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