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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.48, 3,038.67 and 727.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.48, 3,038.67 and 727.05 is: 1,090.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.48 : 3,038.67 = 727.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.48/3,038.67 = 727.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.48x = 3,038.67 × 727.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.48x = 2,209,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,265.02/2,025.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.74

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