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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.04, 3,032.80 and 722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.04, 3,032.80 and 722.40 is: 1,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.04 : 3,032.80 = 722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.04/3,032.80 = 722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.04x = 3,032.80 × 722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.04x = 2,190,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,894.72/2,021.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.04

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