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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.39, 3,034.13 and 723.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.39, 3,034.13 and 723.83 is: 1,085.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.39 : 3,034.13 = 723.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.39/3,034.13 = 723.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.39x = 3,034.13 × 723.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.39x = 2,196,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,175.53/2,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.93

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