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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.37, 3,036.86 and 725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.37, 3,036.86 and 725.53 is: 1,088.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.37 : 3,036.86 = 725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.37/3,036.86 = 725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.37x = 3,036.86 × 725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.37x = 2,203,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,333.04/2,024.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.40

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