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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.63, 3,062.14 and 725.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.63, 3,062.14 and 725.18 is: 1,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.63 : 3,062.14 = 725.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.63/3,062.14 = 725.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.63x = 3,062.14 × 725.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.63x = 2,220,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,585.56/2,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.65

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