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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.53, 3,037.20 and 726.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.53, 3,037.20 and 726.10 is: 1,089.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.53 : 3,037.20 = 726.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.53/3,037.20 = 726.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.53x = 3,037.20 × 726.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.53x = 2,205,310.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,310.92/2,024.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.30

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