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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.26, 3,028.70 and 719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.26, 3,028.70 and 719.70 is: 1,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.26 : 3,028.70 = 719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.26/3,028.70 = 719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.26x = 3,028.70 × 719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.26x = 2,179,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,755.39/2,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.02

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