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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.53, 3,028.79 and 721.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.53, 3,028.79 and 721.00 is: 1,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.53 : 3,028.79 = 721.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.53/3,028.79 = 721.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.53x = 3,028.79 × 721.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.53x = 2,183,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,763.18/2,019.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.32

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