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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.60, 3,029.81 and 721.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.60, 3,029.81 and 721.04 is: 1,081.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.60 : 3,029.81 = 721.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.60/3,029.81 = 721.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.60x = 3,029.81 × 721.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.60x = 2,184,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,599.05/2,019.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.70

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