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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,039.82, 3,061.11 and 723.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,039.82, 3,061.11 and 723.57 is: 1,085.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,039.82 : 3,061.11 = 723.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,039.82/3,061.11 = 723.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,039.82x = 3,061.11 × 723.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,039.82x = 2,214,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,927.36/2,039.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.84

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