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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.79, 3,030.89 and 722.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.79, 3,030.89 and 722.96 is: 1,083.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.79 : 3,030.89 = 722.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.79/3,030.89 = 722.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.79x = 3,030.89 × 722.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.79x = 2,191,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,204.83/2,021.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.79

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