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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.63, 3,032.06 and 723.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.63, 3,032.06 and 723.93 is: 1,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.63 : 3,032.06 = 723.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.63/3,032.06 = 723.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.63x = 3,032.06 × 723.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.63x = 2,194,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,995.58/2,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.22

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