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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.52, 3,036.36 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.52, 3,036.36 and 726.08 is: 1,089.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.52 : 3,036.36 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.52/3,036.36 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.52x = 3,036.36 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.52x = 2,204,640.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,640.27/2,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.51

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