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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.27, 3,033.60 and 723.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.27, 3,033.60 and 723.43 is: 1,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.27 : 3,033.60 = 723.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.27/3,033.60 = 723.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.27x = 3,033.60 × 723.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.27x = 2,194,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,597.25/2,022.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.21

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