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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.48, 3,028.59 and 720.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.48, 3,028.59 and 720.69 is: 1,080.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.48 : 3,028.59 = 720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.48/3,028.59 = 720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.48x = 3,028.59 × 720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.48x = 2,182,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,674.53/2,019.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.81

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