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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,020.76, 3,031.16 and 722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,020.76, 3,031.16 and 722.24 is: 1,083.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,020.76 : 3,031.16 = 722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,020.76/3,031.16 = 722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,020.76x = 3,031.16 × 722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,020.76x = 2,189,206.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,206.23/2,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.36

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