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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.38, 3,035.88 and 725.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.38, 3,035.88 and 725.22 is: 1,088.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.38 : 3,035.88 = 725.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.38/3,035.88 = 725.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.38x = 3,035.88 × 725.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.38x = 2,201,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,680.89/2,023.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.12

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