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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,038.88, 3,058.68 and 723.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,038.88, 3,058.68 and 723.38 is: 1,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,038.88 : 3,058.68 = 723.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,038.88/3,058.68 = 723.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,038.88x = 3,058.68 × 723.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,038.88x = 2,212,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,587.94/2,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.20

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