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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.96, 3,029.58 and 721.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.96, 3,029.58 and 721.44 is: 1,082.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.96 : 3,029.58 = 721.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.96/3,029.58 = 721.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.96x = 3,029.58 × 721.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.96x = 2,185,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,660.20/2,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.03

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