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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.96, 3,029.84 and 720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.96, 3,029.84 and 720.48 is: 1,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.96 : 3,029.84 = 720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.96/3,029.84 = 720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.96x = 3,029.84 × 720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.96x = 2,182,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,939.12/2,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.22

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