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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.01, 3,034.51 and 724.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.01, 3,034.51 and 724.51 is: 1,086.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.01 : 3,034.51 = 724.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.01/3,034.51 = 724.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.01x = 3,034.51 × 724.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.01x = 2,198,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,523.44/2,023.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.76

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