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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.36, 3,035.62 and 724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.36, 3,035.62 and 724.92 is: 1,087.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.36 : 3,035.62 = 724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.36/3,035.62 = 724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.36x = 3,035.62 × 724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.36x = 2,200,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,581.65/2,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.59

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