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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.29, 3,039.28 and 727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.29, 3,039.28 and 727.80 is: 1,091.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.29 : 3,039.28 = 727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.29/3,039.28 = 727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.29x = 3,039.28 × 727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.29x = 2,211,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,987.98/2,026.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.64

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