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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.46, 3,060.68 and 724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.46, 3,060.68 and 724.94 is: 1,086.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.46 : 3,060.68 = 724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.46/3,060.68 = 724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.46x = 3,060.68 × 724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.46x = 2,218,809.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,218,809.36/2,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.87

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