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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.57, 3,036.57 and 725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.57, 3,036.57 and 725.14 is: 1,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.57 : 3,036.57 = 725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.57/3,036.57 = 725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.57x = 3,036.57 × 725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.57x = 2,201,938.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,938.37/2,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.15

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