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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.60, 3,033.24 and 723.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.60, 3,033.24 and 723.78 is: 1,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.60 : 3,033.24 = 723.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.60/3,033.24 = 723.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.60x = 3,033.24 × 723.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.60x = 2,195,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,398.45/2,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.43

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