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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.49, 4,072.68 and 2,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.49, 4,072.68 and 2,022.03 is: 3,023.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.49 : 4,072.68 = 2,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.49/4,072.68 = 2,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.49x = 4,072.68 × 2,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.49x = 8,235,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,081.14/2,723.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.72

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