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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.28, 3,034.50 and 724.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.28, 3,034.50 and 724.44 is: 1,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.28 : 3,034.50 = 724.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.28/3,034.50 = 724.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.28x = 3,034.50 × 724.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.28x = 2,198,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,313.18/2,023.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.51

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