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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.20, 3,029.38 and 720.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.20, 3,029.38 and 720.76 is: 1,081.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.20 : 3,029.38 = 720.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.20/3,029.38 = 720.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.20x = 3,029.38 × 720.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.20x = 2,183,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,455.93/2,019.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.35

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