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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.20, 3,036.30 and 725.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.20, 3,036.30 and 725.14 is: 1,087.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.20 : 3,036.30 = 725.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.20/3,036.30 = 725.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.20x = 3,036.30 × 725.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.20x = 2,201,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201,742.58/2,024.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.71

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