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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.04, 3,033.60 and 723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.04, 3,033.60 and 723.68 is: 1,085.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.04 : 3,033.60 = 723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.04/3,033.60 = 723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.04x = 3,033.60 × 723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.04x = 2,195,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,355.65/2,023.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.18

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