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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.25, 3,030.03 and 722.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.25, 3,030.03 and 722.41 is: 1,082.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.25 : 3,030.03 = 722.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.25/3,030.03 = 722.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.25x = 3,030.03 × 722.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.25x = 2,188,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,923.97/2,021.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.96

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