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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.54, 3,032.60 and 722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.54, 3,032.60 and 722.70 is: 1,084.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.54 : 3,032.60 = 722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.54/3,032.60 = 722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.54x = 3,032.60 × 722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.54x = 2,191,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,660.02/2,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.15

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