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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.68, 3,038.76 and 727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.68, 3,038.76 and 727.28 is: 1,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.68 : 3,038.76 = 727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.68/3,038.76 = 727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.68x = 3,038.76 × 727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.68x = 2,210,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,029.37/2,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.01

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