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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.32, 3,037.02 and 725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.32, 3,037.02 and 725.80 is: 1,088.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.32 : 3,037.02 = 725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.32/3,037.02 = 725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.32x = 3,037.02 × 725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.32x = 2,204,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,269.12/2,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.89

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