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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.35, 3,032.13 and 722.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.35, 3,032.13 and 722.82 is: 1,084.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.35 : 3,032.13 = 722.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.35/3,032.13 = 722.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.35x = 3,032.13 × 722.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.35x = 2,191,684.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,684.21/2,021.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.27

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