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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.16, 3,040.23 and 727.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.16, 3,040.23 and 727.73 is: 1,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.16 : 3,040.23 = 727.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.16/3,040.23 = 727.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.16x = 3,040.23 × 727.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.16x = 2,212,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212,466.58/2,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.95

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