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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.60, 3,035.82 and 725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.60, 3,035.82 and 725.36 is: 1,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.60 : 3,035.82 = 725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.60/3,035.82 = 725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.60x = 3,035.82 × 725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.60x = 2,202,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,062.40/2,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.65

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