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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.67, 3,036.48 and 726.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.67, 3,036.48 and 726.15 is: 1,089.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.67 : 3,036.48 = 726.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.67/3,036.48 = 726.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.67x = 3,036.48 × 726.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.67x = 2,204,939.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,939.95/2,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.04

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