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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.91, 3,025.96 and 719.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.91, 3,025.96 and 719.42 is: 1,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.91 : 3,025.96 = 719.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.91/3,025.96 = 719.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.91x = 3,025.96 × 719.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.91x = 2,176,919.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,919.21/2,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.80

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