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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.68, 3,037.26 and 726.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.68, 3,037.26 and 726.28 is: 1,089.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.68 : 3,037.26 = 726.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.68/3,037.26 = 726.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.68x = 3,037.26 × 726.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.68x = 2,205,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,901.19/2,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.51

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