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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.67, 3,037.29 and 725.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.67, 3,037.29 and 725.85 is: 1,088.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.67 : 3,037.29 = 725.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.67/3,037.29 = 725.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.67x = 3,037.29 × 725.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.67x = 2,204,616.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,616.95/2,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.88

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