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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.76, 3,032.56 and 723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.76, 3,032.56 and 723.52 is: 1,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.76 : 3,032.56 = 723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.76/3,032.56 = 723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.76x = 3,032.56 × 723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.76x = 2,194,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,117.81/2,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.25

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