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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.19, 3,027.69 and 719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.19, 3,027.69 and 719.64 is: 1,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.19 : 3,027.69 = 719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.19/3,027.69 = 719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.19x = 3,027.69 × 719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.19x = 2,178,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,846.83/2,018.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.60

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