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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.46, 3,036.49 and 708.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.46, 3,036.49 and 708.01 is: 1,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.46 : 3,036.49 = 708.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.46/3,036.49 = 708.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.46x = 3,036.49 × 708.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.46x = 2,149,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,855.92/2,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.94

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