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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.26, 3,036.15 and 707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.26, 3,036.15 and 707.80 is: 1,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.26 : 3,036.15 = 707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.26/3,036.15 = 707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.26x = 3,036.15 × 707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.26x = 2,148,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,986.97/2,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.62

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