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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.93, 3,037.71 and 726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.93, 3,037.71 and 726.71 is: 1,090.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.93 : 3,037.71 = 726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.93/3,037.71 = 726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.93x = 3,037.71 × 726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.93x = 2,207,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,534.23/2,024.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.18

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