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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.57, 3,037.25 and 726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.57, 3,037.25 and 726.14 is: 1,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.57 : 3,037.25 = 726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.57/3,037.25 = 726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.57x = 3,037.25 × 726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.57x = 2,205,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,455.34/2,024.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.35

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