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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.92, 3,037.76 and 708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.92, 3,037.76 and 708.60 is: 1,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.92 : 3,037.76 = 708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.92/3,037.76 = 708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.92x = 3,037.76 × 708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.92x = 2,152,556.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,556.74/2,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.03

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