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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.80, 3,025.77 and 719.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.80, 3,025.77 and 719.29 is: 1,078.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.80 : 3,025.77 = 719.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.80/3,025.77 = 719.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.80x = 3,025.77 × 719.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.80x = 2,176,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,406.10/2,017.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.60

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