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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.64, 3,036.42 and 726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.64, 3,036.42 and 726.12 is: 1,088.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.64 : 3,036.42 = 726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.64/3,036.42 = 726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.64x = 3,036.42 × 726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.64x = 2,204,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,805.29/2,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.99

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