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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.51, 3,036.64 and 708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.51, 3,036.64 and 708.17 is: 1,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.51 : 3,036.64 = 708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.51/3,036.64 = 708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.51x = 3,036.64 × 708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.51x = 2,150,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,457.35/2,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.21

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