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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.42, 3,036.66 and 725.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.42, 3,036.66 and 725.86 is: 1,088.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.42 : 3,036.66 = 725.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.42/3,036.66 = 725.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.42x = 3,036.66 × 725.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.42x = 2,204,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,190.03/2,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.80

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