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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,022.96, 3,035.84 and 724.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,022.96, 3,035.84 and 724.48 is: 1,087.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,022.96 : 3,035.84 = 724.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,022.96/3,035.84 = 724.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,022.96x = 3,035.84 × 724.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,022.96x = 2,199,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,405.36/2,022.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.22

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