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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.07, 3,029.01 and 720.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.07, 3,029.01 and 720.37 is: 1,080.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.07 : 3,029.01 = 720.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.07/3,029.01 = 720.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.07x = 3,029.01 × 720.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.07x = 2,182,007.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,007.93/2,019.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.70

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