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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.16, 3,034.23 and 723.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.16, 3,034.23 and 723.73 is: 1,085.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.16 : 3,034.23 = 723.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.16/3,034.23 = 723.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.16x = 3,034.23 × 723.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.16x = 2,195,963.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,963.28/2,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.95

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