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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.66, 3,062.88 and 725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.66, 3,062.88 and 725.47 is: 1,088.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.66 : 3,062.88 = 725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.66/3,062.88 = 725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.66x = 3,062.88 × 725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.66x = 2,222,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,012.24/2,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.34

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