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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.13, 3,027.20 and 719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.13, 3,027.20 and 719.60 is: 1,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.13 : 3,027.20 = 719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.13/3,027.20 = 719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.13x = 3,027.20 × 719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.13x = 2,178,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,354.39/2,018.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.39

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