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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.07, 3,027.51 and 719.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.07, 3,027.51 and 719.37 is: 1,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.07 : 3,027.51 = 719.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.07/3,027.51 = 719.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.07x = 3,027.51 × 719.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.07x = 2,177,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,899.87/2,018.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.20

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