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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.93, 3,029.31 and 721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.93, 3,029.31 and 721.41 is: 1,081.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.93 : 3,029.31 = 721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.93/3,029.31 = 721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.93x = 3,029.31 × 721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.93x = 2,185,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,374.53/2,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.91

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