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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.16, 3,062.13 and 724.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.16, 3,062.13 and 724.97 is: 1,087.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.16 : 3,062.13 = 724.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.16/3,062.13 = 724.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.16x = 3,062.13 × 724.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.16x = 2,219,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,937.08/2,041.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.59

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