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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.87, 3,037.46 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.87, 3,037.46 and 708.48 is: 1,062.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.87 : 3,037.46 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.87/3,037.46 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.87x = 3,037.46 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.87x = 2,151,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,978.11/2,024.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.77

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