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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.64, 3,025.80 and 719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.64, 3,025.80 and 719.72 is: 1,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.64 : 3,025.80 = 719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.64/3,025.80 = 719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.64x = 3,025.80 × 719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.64x = 2,177,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,728.78/2,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.81

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