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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.76, 3,029.62 and 721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.76, 3,029.62 and 721.24 is: 1,081.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.76 : 3,029.62 = 721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.76/3,029.62 = 721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.76x = 3,029.62 × 721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.76x = 2,185,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,083.13/2,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.85

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