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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.34, 3,036.66 and 725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.34, 3,036.66 and 725.82 is: 1,088.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.34 : 3,036.66 = 725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.34/3,036.66 = 725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.34x = 3,036.66 × 725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.34x = 2,204,068.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,068.56/2,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.78

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