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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.91, 3,037.23 and 726.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.91, 3,037.23 and 726.42 is: 1,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.91 : 3,037.23 = 726.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.91/3,037.23 = 726.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.91x = 3,037.23 × 726.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.91x = 2,206,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,304.62/2,024.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.58

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