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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.42, 3,036.02 and 708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.42, 3,036.02 and 708.12 is: 1,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.42 : 3,036.02 = 708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.42/3,036.02 = 708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.42x = 3,036.02 × 708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.42x = 2,149,866.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,866.48/2,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.97

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