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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.52, 3,029.64 and 722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.52, 3,029.64 and 722.80 is: 1,084.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.52 : 3,029.64 = 722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.52/3,029.64 = 722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.52x = 3,029.64 × 722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.52x = 2,189,823.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,823.79/2,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.33

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