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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.54, 3,036.67 and 726.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.54, 3,036.67 and 726.05 is: 1,089.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.54 : 3,036.67 = 726.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.54/3,036.67 = 726.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.54x = 3,036.67 × 726.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.54x = 2,204,757.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,757.26/2,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.02

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